Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a simple and flavorful rustic recipe that you can make without pre-cooking any of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2-3 pounds Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs (or bone-in, or a cup up fryer)
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced (or 2 tsp Garlic Powder)
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼-½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 6-8 ounce Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 (24 oz) jar Marinara Sauce (3 cups)
- ¼ cup Red Wine*, optional
- ½ cup Water
- 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
Optional
- 1 pound Potatoes, cubed
- 1 pound Carrots, cut in 1" pieces
Instructions
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Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Add the diced onion to the slow cooker crock (and potatoes & carrots, if using).
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To a bowl, add the chicken thighs/parts and the olive oil, and garlic. Coat the thighs with it.
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Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir together to coat the chicken thighs in the spices, then add to the crock.
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Add the bell pepper and mushrooms.
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Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, covering it completely.
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Mix together the wine, water and tomato paste. Pour over the chicken.
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Cook on Low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165° F. Bone-in takes longer than boneless.
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Stir before serving, spooned over pasta or cauliflower, potatoes, or other vegetables,
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Garnish with some shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese, if desired.
Recipe Notes
*Use a red wine that you enjoy drinking. I like Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and some red blends.