Quick Prep: 10-Minute Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - Pawonation

I love turning to slow cookers When I'm searching for something fulfilling comfort food without the effort. Chicken Cacciatore makes an ideal choice for a slow-cooked dish as its flavor intensifies over time. A lengthy cooking process allows the vegetables and herbs to blend harmoniously, resulting in a vibrant, earthy stew. Packed with carrots, mushrooms, and tomatoes, this recipe offers a great method to incorporate several vegetable servings into meals enjoyed by those who might otherwise avoid them. Simply add all ingredients to the slow cooker, attend to your tasks, and come back after a few hours for a comforting serving of this hearty dish. Below is what you should keep in mind:

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How to Prepare Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken Thighs: Traditional cacciatore calls for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs because dark meat works excellently with slow-cooking methods and remains tender even after extended cook times. However, feel free to use chicken breasts if they're what you have available.
• Bell Peppers: Feel free to use whatever bell peppers you have available, but I strongly suggest opting for red ones.
• Mushrooms: I prefer baby Bella mushrooms for this recipe, but any small mushrooms can be used instead.
• Garlic: Two cloves of garlic add substantial flavor when cooked with our vegetables in the slow cooker. For those who really love garlic, feel free to increase the quantity.
• Crushed Tomatoes: The canned crushed tomatoes will serve as the foundation for our sauce, so ensure you're using a quality brand you enjoy.
• Chicken Broth: Utilize low-sodium chicken broth to help manage the quantity of salt in your dish.
• Oregano and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Dried oregano imparts an earthly taste, whereas red pepper flakes introduce a slight spicy kick. You can modify these according to your preference for spiciness.

• Capers: Capers are small morsels of salty, zesty delight. You can add them if you like, but feel free to omit them if they're not your preference.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

One of the greatest advantages of preparing a slow-cooker dish is its simplicity. Begin by seasoning each side of your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Next, put them into the slow cooker together with sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Sprinkle some dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over everything; add more salt and black pepper as needed. After covering the crockpot, let it simmer: opt for the low setting for 6 to 8 hours if you have ample time, otherwise go for the high setting for around 3 to 4 hours. Keep cooking until the chicken reaches full tenderness and doneness throughout.

After the chicken is cooked, take it out of the slow cooker and put the capers right into the sauce. Mix well, then plate the chicken next to the sauce. Personally, I enjoy serving this over pasta, but feel free to do as you please.

You can find the complete list of ingredients and directions in the recipe provided below.

Recipe Tips

• What method do you use to thicken chicken cacciatore? Should your sauce turn out somewhat runny, you can easily fix this with several simple approaches. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and try one of these techniques:
  • Method 1 Allow the sauce to reduce in the slow cooker without covering it on high heat until it achieves the consistency you prefer.
  • Method 2 Use a whisk to mix one tablespoon of flour with two tablespoons of tomato sauce. Incorporate this mixture into the slow cooker and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until it becomes thicker.

  • Method 3 Use a whisk to mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of tomato sauce. Incorporate this mixture into the slow cooker and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until it reaches the desired thickness.

Storage

Should you happen to have any remnants, seal them in an airtight receptacle and refrigerate for approximately four days. In case you presented it atop pasta, ensure the poultry and gravy remain apart from the strands of noodle.

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Duration: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lb.

  skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2

  bell peppers, chopped

• 8 oz.

  baby Bella mushrooms, sliced

• 2

  cloves garlic, minced

• 1

  (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

• 1/2 c.

  Swanson Chicken Broth

• 1 tsp.

  dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp.

  red pepper flakes

• 1/3 c.

  capers

• 8 oz.

  cooked linguine, for serving

Directions

1. Coat both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and put it into your slow cooker. Include bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and stock, followed by adding seasoning like oregano, crushed red pepper, additional salt, and black pepper. Seal the cooker and let it simmer on low heat between six to eight hours or opt for high heat setting and continue cooking from three to four hours till the chicken reaches full doneness.
2. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and mix in the capers with the sauce. Plate the cooked pasta and top it with the chicken along with some sauce.

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