Yield: 4 people
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting Italian classic with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy one-pot meal is a hearty dish the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes, do not drain
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken, or 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more for the garlic lovers!
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced thick
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken bullion, and minced garlic to the crockpot. Stir to mix together the sauce.
- Add half of the onion and bell pepper to the crockpot and lay the chicken on top. Place the mushrooms around and on top of the chicken. Season everything with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fork tender. If you like a thicker sauce, remove the lid from the crockpot for the last hour of cook time.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or with mashed potatoes, and of course some crusty bread. We like to serve ours with a hearty sprinkle of parmesan cheese!
Notes
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm leftovers in a saucepan over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. You can also reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Freeze: This dish freezes beautifully! Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 630mg, Potassium: 1233mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1183IU, Vitamin C: 46mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 2mg