Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Description
This slow cooker recipe for Chicken Cacciatore begins with layering frozen chicken breasts, topped with sliced onions and bell peppers, then seasoned with creole spice. A mixture of tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and oregano is poured over to create a flavorful base. Cooking on low for 7 to 8 hours tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with the tomato and herb flavors.
The result is a juicy chicken dish with a saucy consistency rich in tomato taste balanced by the aromatic vegetables and spices. The presence of creole seasoning adds a mild warmth and depth. Slow cooking ensures that the chicken remains moist while the vegetables soften and flavors meld.
This dish serves well over cooked rice, which absorbs the sauce nicely. Alternatives include serving with cooked pasta or mashed potatoes, which also complement the savory tomato sauce. Fresh parsley garnish adds a bright herbal contrast. The recipe accommodates the use of frozen chicken and adjusts cooking time if fresh chicken is used.
The notes suggest flexibility in chicken preparation and various serving ideas, including enhancing with Parmesan cheese or homemade breadsticks to enjoy the sauce fully.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast frozen
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 bell pepper sliced, medium
- 1 tsp creole seasoning
- 1 8 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1 14.5 oz stewed tomatoes can
- 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 3/4 tsp oregano dried
- rice cooked, for serving
- parsley optional, fresh, for garnish
- 1 slow cooker liner*
Instructions
- Place liner in slow cooker for easy clean up.
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
- Top chicken with onions and bell peppers.
- Season with 1/2 tsp creole seasoning.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tsp creole and oregano. Pour mixture over the chicken, onions, and peppers.
- Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Serve over cooked rice. Top with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Frozen chicken breasts can be used directly; reduce cooking time to 4–5 hours if using fresh chicken.
- Serve the dish over rice, pasta with grated Parmesan and parsley, or mashed potatoes for varied meals.
- Adding homemade breadsticks on the side helps soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1190IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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