These slow cooker roasted red pepper chicken packets are the kind of low-effort dinner that feels almost too smart not to share. It is a great recipe for busy weeknights because everything gets tucked into foil packets, stacked right in the slow cooker, and cooked with barely any cleanup afterward. The roasted red peppers bring a sweet, smoky flavor that makes a short ingredient list taste much bigger, and this is exactly the kind of practical dinner trick that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
Serve these chicken packets with simple sides that can soak up the juices, like rice, buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. If you want to keep things lighter, a green salad, steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli pair really well and round out the meal without adding much extra work.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Packets
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix, about 0.7 ounce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1. Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place 1 chicken breast in the center of each sheet.
2. Divide the roasted red peppers evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle each piece with the Italian dressing seasoning.
3. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top of each packet.
4. Fold the foil tightly around each chicken breast to create sealed packets, leaving a little space above the chicken for heat to circulate.
5. Stack the packets in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Carefully open the packets, spoon the juices over the chicken, and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work just as well here and usually stay even juicier in the slow cooker. Check for doneness a little earlier if the pieces are smaller.
Make it meal-prep friendly: You can assemble the foil packets the night before and keep them refrigerated on a tray. The next day, just stack them in the slow cooker before work and dinner is basically handled.
Add a simple base: If you want to stretch the meal, serve the chicken and peppers over cooked rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes. The flavorful juices in the packets are too good to waste, so make sure whatever you serve alongside can catch them.
Check your foil: Heavy-duty foil is the best choice so the packets stay sealed and do not tear while stacking. If your foil seems thin, use a double layer for each packet for extra insurance.