Description
Deliciously tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
1 onion (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced)
6 oz tomato paste (no salt added)
14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
medium chicken thighs (skins removed)
Instructions
- In a crock pot, layer the sliced onion and green bell pepper at the bottom.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning on top of the vegetables.
- Place the chicken thighs over the mixed ingredients.
- Spread the tomato paste and diced tomatoes evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine or some olives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore, slow cooker chicken, Italian chicken recipe, chicken cacciatore