Crockpot Chicken Caprese Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Chicken Caprese Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish with minimal effort. The slow cooker allows the chicken to become tender and infused with the flavors of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and can be served over pasta or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Simple and Flavorful Chicken Caprese

This dish features chicken breasts cooked slowly with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Layer Ingredients: Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot. Top with cherry tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Add Cheese and Basil: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the mozzarella balls and chopped basil to the crockpot. Cover and let it melt.
Serve: Once done, serve the chicken with the tomato and cheese mixture over pasta or with crusty bread.