Slow Cooker~320 minComplexity
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers
This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers serves up 27g protein and 195 calories per serving—a lean option for high-volume eating days. Quick prep followed by hands-off cooking yields 6 servings, freeing you to focus on training instead of the kitchen. Hit your protein targets without excess calories weighing down your cut.
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Ingredients
6 servings
- •3 Bell Pepper(357g)
- •1 Yellow Onion(110g)
- •1.5 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 tsp Basil, Fresh
- •1 tsp Oregano, Dried
- •salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •24 oz Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
Instructions
- 1Slice the bell peppers and onion into 1/4-inch strips. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Working in batches if needed, sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown on the exterior (they do not need to be cooked through). Transfer to a cutting board.
- 3In the same skillet, sauté the sliced peppers and onions over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and the onions turn translucent.
- 4Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the dried oregano and fresh basil over the chicken and vegetables, then pour the marinara sauce over everything. Stir gently to combine.
- 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
- 6Remove from heat. Using tongs, shred the chicken directly in the skillet, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Stir to distribute the chicken evenly throughout the sauce and vegetables.
- 7Divide the chicken and pepper mixture evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
216
calories
28g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 550 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
6 servings per batch · ~305g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers have per serving?
Each serving delivers 27g of protein and 195 calories, with only 5g fat and 9g carbs. This is an extremely lean, low-calorie option per serving.
How long does Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers take to prep?
Quick prep time combined with 6 servings means you can batch multiple meals at once in the slow cooker. Once everything goes in, the dish cooks hands-off.
Is Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers good for fat loss?
At 195 calories and 27g protein per serving with minimal fat, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where calorie targets are 1,800-2,200 daily. The high protein-to-calorie ratio maximizes satiety on a deficit.
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