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.
Ingredients
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned(680g)
Instructions
- 1Slice the bell peppers and onions into 1/4-inch strips. Lay half of the onion and peppers in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
- 2Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions and peppers and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the basil and oregano over the chicken.
- 3Cover the chicken with the remaining peppers and onions, then pour the marinara sauce over top.
- 4Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours. After cooking, remove the lid and use tongs to stir the mixture and shred the chicken. The chicken should be so tender that it falls apart when pinched with the tongs.
- 5Serve the saucy mixture over pasta, rice, polenta, or stuffed into a roll as a sandwich.
Nutrition — Per Serving
195
calories
27g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 547 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
6 servings per batch · ~228g 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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