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A large pot of chicken cacciatore made in the slow cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

This Italian classic is made in the slow cooker for an easy dinner recipe. Seasoned chicken breast is cooked in an herb and wine infused tomato sauce, combined with bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. Best served over pasta.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breast halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp salt plus more for sauce to taste
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz white mushrooms sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2-3 springs thyme

Instructions

  • Combine oregano, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over halved chicken breasts on both sides.
  • Heat skillet with vegetable oil under medium high heat. Once oil is hot, sear chicken breast on one side until slightly brown (about 1-2 minutes), then flip and sear the other side (another 1 minute or so). Remove chicken once the other side is lightly browned and set aside. The goal is to sear seasonings into the surface of the chicken - chicken does not need to be fully cooked. Cook in two batches if skillet is not big enough.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, garlic, and sugar to slow cooker. Mix to combine.
  • Add slices of chicken breast to slow cooker, and nestle them into the sauce. Then add onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and then top with a very sprigs of fresh thyme. Use a spoon to submerge the ingredients into the sauce as much as possible (okay if not fully submerged).
  • Cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove lid and add salt to taste. Salt will open up the flavors of the sauce.
  • Discard bay leaf, thyme and garlic pieces. Serve chicken with (lots of) sauce over a bed of pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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