Crockpot Chicken Vesuvio Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Vesuvio is an easy and delicious casserole recipe created by an Italian chef who created this after World War II. A very popular dish in Chicago restaurants to this day. This version is all done in a slow cooker. This is an easy recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and simmers all-day for a delicious chicken casserole. It is also a healthy, low calories, low carbohydrates, low sodium, low sugars, diabetic and Weight Watchers (6) PointsPlus recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb small new red potatoes, quartered
- 1 small onion, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (2 lb total)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Place potatoes, onions, peppers and garlic in a slow cooker; top with chicken. Whisk flour, dressing and lemon juice together until blended; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or HIGH 5 to 6 hours.
- Stir in peas; cook, covered, 10 minutes or until peas are heated through. Sprinkle with the parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 149 | |
| Calories from Fat 64 | 43% |
| Total Fat 7.14g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.09g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium 365mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 18.65g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 3.84g | 3% |
| Protein 3.42g | 5% |
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