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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a fuss-free, flavorful meal that's perfect for any day of the week. Imagine tender chicken thighs, slowly cooked with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and garlic, all simmering in a rich tomato sauce spiced with oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Simply set your slow cooker in the morning, and come dinner time, you'll have a delicious, comforting dish that's great over pasta or rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers sliced, any color
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup capers drained
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides and add it to the slow cooker.
- Add the olive oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Gently toss.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the capers (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the chicken cacciatore garnished with fresh parsley. Serve over pasta or rice.
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Notes
- Adjusting Sauce Acidity: If you find the tomato sauce a bit too acidic, a small sprinkle of sugar can balance it out. Just add it gradually and taste as you go until you reach the perfect balance.
- Cooking Time Variability: Keep in mind that the cooking time might vary slightly based on your slow cooker model. Start checking the chicken for doneness around the 4-hour mark.
- Freezing and Reheating: This dish freezes really well. Cool it completely and store in freezer-safe containers. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave for a quick, delicious meal.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over your choice of pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes. For a low-carb option, try serving it over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
943mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1621IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 943mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1621IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.