Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    9 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    2.8K

Transport yourself to the Italian countryside with this effortless Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, flavorful sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Simply serve over pasta or polenta for a comforting and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Cholesterol
    63 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    590 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. This step enhances the flavor, (Prep time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View In the slow cooker, combine the spaghetti sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Add red pepper flakes if using. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Nestle the seared chicken breasts into the sauce. Ensure they are mostly submerged. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Cover, and cook on Low for 6-8 hours, or on High for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. (Cook time: 6-8 hours on Low, or 3-4 hours on High)

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05 Step

Recipe View Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker or remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker, shred them and then return shredded meat back to the sauce.

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve hot over your choice of pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Remove the skin before serving.
Add a splash of dry red wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
If you like a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or carrots.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 917 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Lonny Larson

    I used chicken thighs and it was so tender!

  • Maxine Mccullough

    I added some zucchini and it was a great addition.

  • Shad Volkman

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loves it.

  • Milan Moore

    The searing step really makes a difference in the flavor.

  • Dena Dibbertheathcote

    A definite keeper! Thank you for sharing.

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