Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken (An Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Dinner)

Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken (An Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Dinner)

If you’re craving a cozy, flavor-packed dinner that practically cooks itself, this Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken is about to become a weeknight favorite.

With hearty Italian flavors like dried herbs, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, lemon, and garlic, this dish tastes like something you’d order at a charming sidewalk café in Italy. Except… you’re actually at home, it’s a busy Tuesday night, and dinner is quietly handling itself while you help with homework or head out to activities.

Just the smell alone will make you pause, take a deep breath, and look forward to sitting down together—no stress required.

And yes, whether you call it a Crockpot or a slow cooker, this is exactly the kind of recipe it was made for.

Why We Love This Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipe

Around here, we’re big fans of recipes that make life easier without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. The Crockpot (or an Instant Pot with a slow-cook function) is one of our most-used kitchen tools for that reason. It lets you:

• Prep dinner in minutes

• Use real, whole ingredients

• Come home to a hot, comforting meal

• Keep cleanup simple

If you love slow cooker meals as much as we do, be sure to explore our full collection of Crockpot recipes for more inspiration.

Homemade Is Always Worth It

There are plenty of slow cooker recipes that rely on packaged seasoning mixes or canned soups to save time—and while they’re convenient, they often come with ingredients you probably don’t want to eat regularly.

Many store-bought “cream of” soups and seasoning packets contain things like:

• Artificial flavors and colors

• Modified corn starch

• Soy protein isolate

• Refined vegetable oils

This homemade Crockpot Italian chicken takes just a few extra minutes to prep, but the payoff is huge: brighter flavor, cleaner ingredients, and a meal that truly supports your health.

Here are two other easy chicken dishes that will have you glad to be making something homemade:

• One Pan Italian Chicken 
• Easy Mediterranean Chicken Wrap 

What to Serve With Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken

This dish pairs beautifully with:

• A crisp green salad

• Roasted or steamed vegetables

• A crusty whole-wheat baguette or sourdough

• Simple grains like farro or quinoa

It’s flexible, family-friendly, and works well for leftovers, too.

Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped

• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

• 2 tablespoons capers

• 3 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Directions

1. Prep the ingredients.
   Gather everything first. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Chop the vegetables.

2. Make the dressing.
   In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and minced garlic.

3. Optional searing step (recommended).
   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil. Sear the chicken for a few minutes per side until lightly browned. This helps the chicken hold together instead of shredding as it cooks.

4. Assemble the crockpot.
   Place the chicken in the crockpot. Add the chopped onion, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and capers.

5. Add flavor.
   Pour the lemon-garlic dressing evenly over everything.

6. Cook.
   Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Larger chicken breasts or skipping the searing step may require a bit more time.

7. Serve and enjoy.
   Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and your favorite green vegetables on the side.

A Simple Dinner That Feels Special

This Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken is proof that healthy, flavorful meals don’t have to be complicated. It’s nourishing, comforting, and perfect for real life—busy schedules and all.

If you make it, we’d love to see your dish! Share it with us or tag us so we can cheer you on in the kitchen. 

Crockpot Savory Italian Chicken

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Category

Main Course

Servings

4 to 6 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

240 minutes

With tons of hearty and savory flavors, like Italian herbs, artichoke hearts, peppers, lemon, and garlic, this chicken is as delicious and it is easy. Pair it with a crisp green salad and perhaps a crusty whole wheat baguette. You will feel like you are eating in a little sidewalk Italian cafe. Except that it's a normal busy Tuesday, after work and kids' activities and before the bedtime rush. Just the smell of this lovely dish will have you ready to inhale deeply, relax for a moment, and enjoy some time around the table with your loved ones. As you probably know, around here, we love appliances and recipes that make our lives easier. The Crockpot or an Instant Pot with Crockpot option is just such an appliance. (We have a whole section dedicated to our beloved Crockpot. Check it out here) By the way, how many of you call it a Slow Cooker?

Author: Ashley Keating

Ingredients

• 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 TBS capers
• 3 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 TBS lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: lemon wedges, for plating

Directions

1. Gather all your ingredients. Pat the chicken dry and then season with salt and pepper. Chop all your veggies. Make your dressing by mixing together the Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic.
2. Optional step: Heat a pan on the stove over medium-high. Add a bit of oil and then sear the chicken for a few minutes on each side. You want the chicken to just brown on the outside, not cook in the middle. (This step is optional. It will help the chicken will stay together, rather than fall apart like slow-cooked chicken.)
3. Pop the chicken in the crockpot and add the chopped onions, artichoke, peppers, and capers. Pour on the lemon-garlic dressing that you made earlier.
4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours
5. make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through (larger chicken breasts, or not searing the outside ahead of time, may require additional cook time).
6. Eat hot and served with a wedge of lemon and some green veggies on the side.