If you’re looking for a unique dish to serve at your family barbecue, then look no further than this poultry dish that’s cooked to perfection in a crockpot. What makes this chicken zucchini crock pot recipe special is the delicious, rich tasting broth seasoned with herbs and lemon zest. The extra subtle taste of tang adds an exciting layer of flavor to the dish. Lastly, drenched in this tasty broth soup are juicy chicken chunks, fresh zucchini slices, and tender mushrooms.
Combine these delicate ingredients with the rich broth to make an appetizing main dish that’s made easier with the crock pot. Simply mix and stir each ingredient inside the wide pot, and you’re done. Serve it with a delicious lemon Greek rice pilaf or a creamy shrimp mushroom pasta on the side.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Strips
Enjoy a rich tasting dish with this simple yet delicious crock pot chicken with mushrooms and zucchini strips. Its savory and slightly tangy chicken broth makes for a mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
- 15 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, chopped
- 10 oz zucchini, medium, cut into strips lengthwise
- 5½ oz yellow onions, chopped
- 1 cup button mushrooms, white or brown, quartered
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large slow cooker, combine together the chicken, onion, mushrooms, lemon zest, basil, oregano, and thyme.
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Pour the chicken broth over the chicken mixture.
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Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
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In the last 2 hours of cooking, stir in the zucchini strips. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
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Continue cooking until done. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Sugar: 4g
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- Calcium: 55mg
- Calories: 224kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 659mg
- Protein: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 506mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 249IU
- Vitamin C: 25mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in a crockpot?
Cooking using a crockpot is a wonderful method for tenderizing chicken chunks since it requires a slow and long cooking time. For this chicken zucchini crock pot recipe, we’re using boneless and skinless chicken breasts. Cooking the chicken breasts on Low for 6 to 8 hours achieves the best results. The low heat and slow cooking will keep the chicken tender and moist. On the other hand, when cooked on High, the boneless chicken breast can dry up both the chicken and the broth.
Do you leave the skin on zucchini?
Yes, you don’t need to peel off the skin of a zucchini when cooking it. The skin of zucchini offers a lot of health benefits. It is rich in nutrients, fibers, and antioxidants which help improve the body’s digestion. Aside from that, the skin is also soft, thin, edible, and meshes well with the other ingredients.
Conclusion
This chicken zucchini crock pot recipe is a flavorful dish to include in your afternoon or evening meal. Its tender chicken meat and zucchini slices combine well with its seasoned broth. Serve it with a warm bowl of white rice and other delicious main dishes.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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