Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful dish that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the sliced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is coated well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the sauce and vegetables.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or herbs, if needed.
- Ladle the chicken and sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with various sides.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg