Description
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting Italian dish that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful stew will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
- Add minced garlic and mushrooms; cook until tender.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the crock pot along with chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red wine if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot before serving over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the crock pot. Customize with olives or capers for an authentic touch. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days; reheat gently.