Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Caccciatore is simple Italian comfort food at its best. This slow-cooker version makes a good Sunday dinner, since it’s so easy to prepare. It’s a family favorite of ours and frequently requested by my pickiest eater. I love that it’s loaded with lots of veggies, even if my kids can’t tell.

I usually serve it with egg noodles – but really, any kind of pasta will do, or serve it over rice for a gluten-free dinner. Add a big green salad and crusty bread to soak up all the sauce, and you’ll have a wonderful, home-cooked Italian meal.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Servings

4-6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking Time

3-4

hours

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

  • 3-4 lbs bone-in chicken (breasts, thighs or a whole chicken, cut up)

  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice

  • 2 6-oz cans tomato paste

  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • 2 celery ribs, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tsp dried oregano

  • 2 tsp fresh basil OR 1 tsp dried basil

  • 1 Tbsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp celery powder

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup white wine OR chicken broth

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Layer the onion over the bottom of a 4-6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken pieces to the cooker.
  • Combine the next 14 ingredients and red pepper flakes, if using. Pour mixture over the chicken in the cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 7-9 hours.
  • Serve over pasta or rice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving warm.

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