Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a delightful Italian dish packed with flavor. The combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs makes for a comforting, hearty meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 28 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon herbs de provence
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- quartered
- 1 medium onion
- chopped
- 2 large carrots
- peeled and sliced
- 1 yellow pepper
- chopped
- 8 oz sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- ½ cup black olives
- chopped
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Fresh parsley
- chopped
- for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker. Pour in the crushed fire roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and add the herbs de provence.
- Add the quartered potatoes, chopped onion, sliced carrots, yellow pepper, portobello mushrooms, and black olives. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the slow cooker. You can also serve this dish over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore, chicken cacciatore, slow cooker recipes, Italian food, comfort food