Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 cup dry red wine
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1 cup chicken stock
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
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2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms (baby bella)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup sliced black olives (Optional)
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3 tablespoons prepared pesto (Genovese)
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1 ½ teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
Directions
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Preheat a slow cooker on High.
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Stir tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, tomato paste, and chicken bouillon together in a large bowl. Trim chicken as necessary; sprinkle with Italian herb blend.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to slow cooker along with any accumulated juices.
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Place bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in skillet, along with more olive oil if needed. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes more. Stir in olives; transfer mixture to slow cooker.
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Reduce slow cooker heat to Low and cook until chicken is very tender, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours. Stir pesto and sugar into chicken mixture; cook for 30 minutes more.
Cook's Notes:
You can use any color of bell pepper desired for this dish. Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
372 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 1061mg | 46% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 29g | 58% |
Vitamin C 67mg | 75% |
Calcium 171mg | 13% |
Iron 5mg | 27% |
Potassium 724mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.