slow cooker chicken cacciatore
Slow cooker chicken cacciatore with tender chicken thighs, peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 count chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 each red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 0.5 each green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 0.5 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 0.25 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the chicken; add onions and peppers; season with oregano and bay leaf; stir and cover.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- When finished, remove bay leaf and stir in chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Tip: Serve with crusty bread or polenta for a complete meal.