Ingredients
-
8
-
28
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
1
-
1
-
-
1/4
-
-
-
-
-
-
Directions
There is nothing better than the sweet aroma of bell peppers and tomatoes simmering slowly all day in this Chicken Cacciatore dish. You may also like this slow cooker Pollo in Potacchio or Salsa Chicken with Beans and Corn.,Cacciatore means hunter in Italian. Often the chicken is dusted with flour and fried in oil before simmering in tomatoes with onions and peppers. This healthier version removes the skin and skips the deep frying, but you wont miss it.,,When using your slow cooker, I always recommend browning the meat and vegetables first for deeper flavors and a thicker sauce because liquids dont evaporate in the slow cooker.,But for those of you who dont want to dirty a pan, or dont have that extra time to brown first I tested this out using the quick method of dumping it all in the slow cookers.,Verdict: The sauce wasnt as thick as I would have liked, so my easy fix: I set the crock pot to high with the cover off for one additional hour to let it simmer and thicken and that worked fine. Perhaps adding a little flour would also help it thicken. If you want to add mushrooms to the sauce, this would also be a great time to do so.,If you like white meat, you can certainly use chicken breast but I highly recommend keeping the chicken on the bone. The bone is what gives you such great flavor, you can always remove it after.,And since so many are asking, although I have and love my Instant Pot, I still love my slow cooker! I have the 6 Quart Hamilton Beach Set n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker (affil link). I love it because you can adjust the time you want it to cook, and it automatically turns to warm when its done. It also has a probe for meat that automatically shuts off when done. I hated my old crock pot, it burnt everything and my food had a weird taste. This slow cooker is so great, I actually own several!,We love it served over pasta, spaghetti squash, rice or polenta.
Discover ground-breaking new supplements! SHOP & SAVE
Steps
|
1
Done
|
Pour Tomatoes Over the Chicken, Top With Onions and Peppers, Add Oregano, Bay Leaf, Salt and Pepper, Give It a Quick Stir and Cover |
|
2
Done
|
Set Crock Pot to Low 8 Hours or High 4 Hours. |
|
3
Done
|
When the Timer Beeps, Remove Lid and Keep the Crock Pot on High One Hour to Help It Thicken. |
|
4
Done
|
Heat a Large Skillet Over Medium-High, Lightly Spray With Oil (use My Misto) and Brown Chicken on Both Sides a Few Minutes, Season With Salt and Pepper. Add to the Slow Cooker. |
|
5
Done
|
to the Skillet, Spray With a Little More Oil and Add Onions and Peppers. Saut Until Juices Release and the Vegetables Become Golden, a Few Minutes.add to the Slow Cooker. Pour Tomatoes Over the Chicken and Vegetables, Add Oregano, Bay Leaf, Salt and Pepper, Give It a Quick Stir and Cover. |
|
6
Done
|
Set Crock Pot to Low 8 Hours or High 4 Hours. Remove Bay Leaf, Adjust Salt and Pepper and Enjoy! |
|
7
Done
|
* Pasta not Included in Nutritional Info. |
