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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore simmers to perfection in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, mushrooms, and bell peppers—an easy, flavorful dinner served over pasta or rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
  • 15 oz. Italian diced tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tsp. cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 green bell pepper diced

For serving:

  • noodles or steamed rice for serving
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Instructions

  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken, broth, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the slow cooker. Stir. Nestle in the chicken thighs into the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 7. Try not to open the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

Variations:
  • Add red wine such as cabernet or red blend to crock pot chicken cacciatore. Only add two tablespoons of wine, for the slow cooker doesn’t cook it off all the way, and it can be strong if you add more.
  • Bone-in chicken thighs work well, I like to brown those in a skillet first.
  • You can add carrots and celery at the beginning of the cooking time, or add zucchini during the last 45 minutes.
  • Jarred sundried tomatoes can be added – just 1/8 cup will do.
  • Add a generous pinch of red pepper flakes at the beginning of the cooking time for a spicy crockpot chicken cacciatore.
My Serving Suggestions: 
  • Over Rice - A traditional way to eat chicken cacciatore is over white steamed rice or brown rice; it's easy and soaks up all the sauce perfectly.
  • Mashed Potatoes - You can serve this over mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
  • Noodles, Zoodles, or Spaghetti Squash - For a healthy version, try serving over whole wheat pasta noodles, spaghetti squash, or zoodles! Cook separately on the stovetop. Don't forget a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Polenta - Italian restaurants serve chicken cacciatore over polenta wedges, and you can too at home!

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg

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