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October 12, 2017

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore – an easy slow cooker meal loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms. Hearty, comforting and bursting with flavor.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore – an easy slow cooker meal loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms. Hearty, comforting and bursting with flavor.Best of all, so easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and just a few minutes of prep time making this perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday meal prep!

This slow cooker chicken cacciatore is also loaded with a ton of healthy vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, diced tomatoes, kale, mushrooms, onions and Kalamata olives. The rich and flavorful sauce cooks up nice and thick. If you like yours on the thinner side, feel free to add some water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore – an easy slow cooker meal loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms. Hearty, comforting and bursting with flavor.Best of all, so easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and just a few minutes of prep time making this perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday meal prep!

Serve this with your favorite sides or over some thick noodles to soak up that amazing sauce.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore – an easy slow cooker meal loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms. Hearty, comforting and bursting with flavor.Best of all, so easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and just a few minutes of prep time making this perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday meal prep!

Shared first on The Recipe Critic

Yields 4-6

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
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Ingredients

6 skinless chicken thighs (I used bone-in)

salt and black pepper, to taste

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ medium white onion, chopped

1 cup diced red bell peppers

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 (28) ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained

1 (6) ounce can tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

6 Kalamata olives

½ cup chopped kale, stems removed

2 teaspoons corn starch plus 3 teaspoons water, whisked together in a small bowl (to thicken up sauce - leave out if you want a thinner sauce consistency)

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for serving

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large non-tick skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to slow cooker. Alternatively, if pressed for time, skip browning and add chicken straight to a 6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Add the garlic, onion, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine. **(Do not worry if the mixture looks dry, the tomatoes will release more liquid as this cooks - if you like this dish more saucy or soup-y - you can add ½ cup chicken broth or water)
  3. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
  4. minutes prior to serving, stir in the olives, kale and corn starch / water slurry into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on HIGH, or until sauce thickens up slightly and kale is wilted.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil leaves and taste and season with additional salt or black pepper, as needed.
  6. Serve hot over pasta, rice or your favorite sides and top with grated parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories

1582 cal

Fat

71 g

Carbs

45 g

Protein

184 g
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