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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
4.8 from 42 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

An easy slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe that the whole family will love! Serve it up with steamed rice, pasta noodles, or mashed potatoes and roasted veggies or a side salad for a complete meal!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 to 4 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • salt sea salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, large
  • 2 bell pepper colors of choice
  • 2 carrot chopped, large
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 crushed tomatoes 28-ounce can
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine optional**
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, sea salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over high on the stove top. Wait for a few minutes for the skillet to heat up until it is sizzling hot.
  3. Place the chicken thighs (or chicken pieces) in the skillet, skin-side down and allow them to brown 3 to 5 minutes per side (or 5-10 minutes total). If the skin becomes too dark too quickly, you can reduce the heat to medium-high heat. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to do this step in two batches. I can fit all of eight thighs in my 12-inch nonstick skillet.
  4. While the chicken is browning, add the chopped onion, bell peppers, garlic and carrots to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients (crushed tomatoes, broth, and wine). Season everything well with sea salt before giving everything a big stir.
  6. Secure the lid on your crock pot and cook on Low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or High heat for 4 to 6 hours.
  7. When the chicken cacciatore is ready, taste the mixture for flavor and add more sea salt to your personal taste.
  8. Serve chicken cacciatore with your choice of rustic bread, pasta noodles, white rice, or brown rice. For a low-carb option, serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • *You can also use boneless skinless thighs, or do a combination of thighs and drumsticks.
  • *You can also use boneless skinless thighs, or do a combination of thighs and drumsticks.
  • **Use a dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc.
  • **Use a dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc.
  • Store leftover crock pot chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Store leftover crock pot chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 8) Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 8)
Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.