Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore features tender chicken thighs simmered with mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato sauce. An easy, comforting family dinner that’s perfect served with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (700g)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 800g canned chopped tomatoes in tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Sear chicken on both sides until lightly golden.
- Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrot, bell pepper, tomatoes, herbs, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, vinegar, and stock cube.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Great served with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Ensure your stock cube is gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian