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Crockpot Pizza Chicken

A comforting slow cooker dish combining tender chicken, marinara sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni for a cozy pizza-inspired dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the bottom of your crockpot with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, add chopped bell peppers on top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken, add pepperoni slices, and cook until cheese is bubbly.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish captures all the flavors of pizza with the comfort of a slow-cooked meal.