Italian

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe from Skinnytaste

Cuisine
Italian
Protein
chicken
Dietary
dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb
Time
4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 large onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for topping

Method

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the tomatoes over the chicken. Add the onion, bell peppers, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir briefly and cover.
  3. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. For a thicker sauce, uncover and continue cooking on HIGH for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning, and top with the fresh herbs.

To drink

Pairing
Château la Louvière 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Pessac-Léognan), $50
On a budget
Terre di Sarizzola 2022 Piccolo Derthona (Vino Bianco d'Italia), $16

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