Slow Cooker Chicken with Tomatoes and Artichokes

By dorchuk

Add richness to chicken breasts by topping with Italian dressing,

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken breasts (2 1/2 lb)
• 3 tablespoons fat-free balsamic or Italian vinaigrette dressing
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichokes, drained
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Remove skin and any fat from chicken.
Brush chicken with dressing; place in cooker.
Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Top with remaining ingredients except parsley.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.
Skim off any fat from top of mixture in cooker.
Serve chicken and tomato mixture in shallow bowls; sprinkle with parsley.