Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is classic comfort food without the fuss. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and capers, all made easy in your slow cooker.
Servings: 6
Calories: 255kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers sliced, any color
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup capers drained
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides and add it to the slow cooker.
- Add the olive oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Gently toss.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the capers (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the chicken cacciatore garnished with fresh parsley. Serve over pasta or rice.
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Notes
- Bone-in chicken thighs bring more flavor but take a bit longer to cook.
- If the sauce tastes too acidic, add a tiny pinch of sugar.
- Searing is optional, I usually skip it on busy days.
- Don’t skip the capers if you love a briny punch!
- Freezes beautifully for future meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1621IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg
