Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Tender chicken simmered with tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, artichokes, and Italian herbs. A cozy, satisfying slow cooker dinner that doesn't require hovering over the stove like it's your damn job.

Some nights, I want a real dinner without the real effort. Enter the slow cooker.

This chicken cacciatore brings together chicken breasts or thighs, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, garlic, and plenty of Italian herbs in a savory tomato-based sauce.

Serve it over your favorite cooked grain or alongside potatoes, and you've got protein, veggies, and starch covered.

A hearty, flavorful meal that mostly takes care of itself? Yes, please.

slow cooker

4 hrs

Low setting

final cook

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SERVINGS

6

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Grocery List & Ingredients

Check off what you already have.

2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, either one is fine 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil 1 medium-sized yellow or white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14-ounce) can diced or pureed tomatoes ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 large green bell pepper, diced 8 ounces sliced mushrooms ½ cup diced marinated artichoke hearts ¾ cup chicken broth* Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving & Garnish

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, optional 2 tablespoons fresh basil, optional Cooked grain of choice or potatoes

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Instructions

01

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place it inside the slow cooker.

02

In a small bowl, mix together the dried spices: oregano, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and salt.

03

Top the chicken with the onion, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, vinegar, and tomato paste. Sprinkle the spice mixture on top.

04

Cover the chicken with the remaining vegetables: bell pepper, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts.

05

Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked all the way through.

06

Stir the sauce, adding additional salt and pepper to taste.

07

Serve with your grain of choice or potatoes. Garnish with fresh basil and thyme, if desired.

Enjoy! 

SOURCE: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore — Original Printable Recipe

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