Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken thighs braised with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, onion, garlic and herbs until tender, Italian hunter style. Serves 6.

Dairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinPaleoBudget-friendlyNo added sugar

Slow cooker chicken cacciatore with peppers and mushrooms over pasta
  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 5 hr 30 min
  • Total 5 hr 50 min
  • Yield 6 servings

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Cacciatore means hunter style: chicken braised with peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. The slow cooker does the simmering while you are out.

Serve over pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Cacciatore

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

For serving

  • Pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Layer. Put the onion, peppers, mushrooms and garlic in the slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and lay it on top.
  2. Add the sauce. Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes together and pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or on high 3 hours, until the chicken reaches at least 165°F and is tender.
  4. Serve. Stir in the parsley and serve over pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

390Calories
17 gCarbohydrates
4 gFiber
12 gNet carbs
47 gProtein
17 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 6 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Dairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinPaleoBudget-friendlyNo added sugar

Tips

  • Brown the chicken in a skillet first for deeper flavor.
  • A splash of red wine in the sauce is traditional.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use bone-in chicken?
Yes. Bone-in thighs take about the same time; remove the bones before serving if you like.
Is chicken cacciatore gluten-free?
Yes, served over polenta or mashed potatoes.

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