Description
Crockpot Spicy Chicken and Sausage is the ultimate comfort dish, bringing together tender chicken and zesty sausage in a rich, savory sauce. With minimal prep time, this one-pot wonder fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and delights your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, it’s a hearty meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Chop the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- 2. Layer the chopped veggies at the bottom of the crockpot.
- 3. Place chicken breasts on top, followed by sliced sausage.
- 4. In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chicken broth, spices, salt, and pepper; pour over the meat and veggies.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 6. Stir well before serving over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg