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Close-up of shredded chicken mixed with bright red cherry tomatoes and sliced zucchini, garnished with basil, representing Easy Summer Crockpot Chicken.

Easy Summer Crockpot Chicken

This recipe uses a slow cooker to prepare chicken with summer vegetables. It is a simple method for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Cooking Time Range 3 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Crockpot (slow cooker)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

For Serving

  • fresh basil
  • olive oil for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts, sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, garlic, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
  • Cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shreddable.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it lightly. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and mix it with the cooking juices.
  • Serve the mixture in bowls. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.

Notes

Crockpot cooking made meals effortless during testing. This recipe is simple and practical for busy cooks.
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