Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs (with the bone, skin removed)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (Tuttorosso my favorite!)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1/2 large onion (sliced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for topping
Instructions
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Quick method:
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Season chicken with salt and black pepper and place in the slow cooker.
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Pour tomatoes over the chicken, top with onions and peppers, add oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper, give it a quick stir and cover.
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Set crock pot to LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours.
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When the timer beeps, remove lid and keep the crock pot on HIGH one hour to help it thicken.
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Better method but requires more prep:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high, lightly spray with oil (I use my Misto) and brown chicken on both sides a few minutes, season with salt and pepper. Add to the slow cooker.
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To the skillet, spray with a little more oil and add onions and peppers. Sauté 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.
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Set crock pot to LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours. Remove bay leaf, adjust salt and pepper and enjoy!
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* Pasta not included in nutritional info.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
