Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich tomato sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, and capers. Perfect for a comforting meal served over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place in the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Add olive oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Add capers: Stir in capers 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be used for added flavor but require longer cooking time.
- If sauce is too acidic, balance it with a pinch of sugar.
- Searing chicken beforehand is optional but adds flavor.
- Don’t skip capers for a briny flavor boost.
- Leftovers can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg