Best 8 Chicken Cacciatore In A Slow Cooker Recipes

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Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is typically made with chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. The dish is often simmered on the stovetop for several hours, but it can also be made in a slow cooker. Allowing the flavors to meld creates a delicious, tender, and flavorful dish. The addition of a slow cooker makes it easy to prepare this dish, as it requires minimal effort and can be cooked while you are away from home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - an easy crockpot meal loaded with tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms

Provided by Kelly Kwok

Number Of Ingredients 20

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)
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 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
2-4 Kalamata olives (optional)
½ cup chopped kale (stems removed)
2 teaspoons corn starch plus 3 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish (optional))
grated Parmesan cheese (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 1/2 cup chicken broth or water)
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil leaves and taste and season with additional salt or black pepper, as needed.
  • Serve hot over pasta, zucchini noodles, rice or your favorite sides and top with grated parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The combination of perfectly browned chicken and crisp-tender vegetables makes this a hearty family meal, especially when served on a bed of fettuccine. Based on a time-tested recipe, originally published in the Betty Crocker Cookbook, this slow-cooker version has all the flavor of its predecessor. The only difference is the method, which makes it hands-off and weeknight friendly. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook up a chicken, give this recipe a try.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper
2 medium onions
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain.
  • Cut bell pepper and onions crosswise in half; cut each half into fourths.
  • In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, place half of the chicken pieces. Mix bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients except cheese; spoon half of mixture over chicken. Add remaining chicken; top with remaining vegetable mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs). Serve with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

CHICKEN CACCIATORE IN A SLOW COOKER



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This is a very simple meal to make. You just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook during the day. I like to serve this over thin spaghetti (especially garlic and herb thin spaghetti when I can find it).

Provided by LDP5

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (such as Classico® Cabernet Marinara with Herbs)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
½ yellow onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker; stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus torn leaves for topping
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup white rice

Steps:

  • Soak the mushrooms in 2/3 cup hot water, 10 minutes. Strain through a paper towel-lined sieve, reserving the liquid. Rinse the mushrooms and finely chop.
  • Meanwhile, toss the chicken and carrot with the olive oil in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker; season with salt and pepper. Top with the chopped mushrooms, garlic and basil sprigs, then pour in the tomatoes and their juices. Whisk the red wine with the flour, tomato paste and reserved mushroom liquid in a bowl until smooth; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the rice as the label directs. Uncover the slow cooker and stir, breaking up the chicken into chunks; let stand, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs and season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the rice; top with torn basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SAVORY SLOW-COOKED CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The only thing better than coming home after a long day is having this flavorful pasta topper almost ready to serve. The slow cooker really makes it easy!

Provided by Food Network

Time 7h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds chicken parts, skin removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 pound mushrooms, cut in half (about 5 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium green pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 package (1 pound) pappardelle or fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides. Stir the garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, pepper and 1 cup broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the cooker, cover and keep warm. Stir the cornstarch and remaining broth in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens. Serve with the chicken and pappardelle.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Easy slow cooker chicken cacciatore. Serve over angel hair pasta. 'Cacciatore' is Italian for 'hunter', and this American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter style,' with mushrooms and onions. Avanti!

Provided by Rosie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 9h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the spaghetti sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 589.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON



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Cacciatore means "hunter style" in Italian, and this is a slow cooker riff on that classic Italian braise, which usually features chicken or rabbit with lots of peppers, tomatoes and wine. In this recipe, the mushrooms, bacon and wine give the finished dish a deep and delicious savoriness. The bacon does triple duty: It provides most of the fat in the recipe, it suffuses the dish with smoky flavor, and its little crispy bits hold up nicely over the long simmer. As the dish cooks, the vegetables release their juices, which don't evaporate in the slow cooker, so this may be a more stew-like cacciatore. This makes it delicious served over pasta or polenta or in a bowl served with a hunk of crusty bread to sop up the juices. To serve it as a hoagie or submarine sandwich, use a slotted spoon to scoop the chicken and sauce onto the rolls.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 pound bacon, preferably thick-cut, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
8 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained (about 1 heaping cup)
3/4 cup crushed or diced canned tomatoes (about half a 14-ounce can)
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Cooked polenta, pasta or hoagie rolls, for serving (optional)
Torn fresh basil leaves, for topping
Grated Parmesan, for topping

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, leaving the fat behind in the skillet. Add the mushrooms to the fat in the skillet and let them cook over medium-high, stirring only a few times, until the mushrooms have shrunk, released their liquid and started to lightly brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped garlic and tomato paste. Pour in the wine and let it come to a bubble, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Scrape the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, roasted peppers, tomatoes, capers, vinegar, oregano, red-pepper flakes and garlic powder to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add the chicken, season with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper and stir to combine. Cook on low until the chicken is very tender and the flavors are blended, about 4 hours. (At this point, the dish holds well on the warm setting for several hours.)
  • Using two forks, break the chicken up into large chunks. Stir in the parsley and let it warm through. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve over polenta or pasta or in hoagie rolls, if desired, or alone in bowls. Top with basil and Parmesan.

CROCK POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The easiest Chicken Cacciatore yet! Throw it in the Crock-Pot and run all day to come home to the savory smells coming from your kitchen. Spice it up to your liking.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken

Time 9h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs chicken, cut up in pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
6 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon celery powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place onions in bottom of crock pot.
  • Add chicken pieces.
  • Stir all the other ingredients together.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low heat 7 to 9 hours or high heat for about 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve over pasta or rice.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables in your cacciatore, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • You can also add other spices and herbs to your cacciatore, such as oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • If you are using a slow cooker, you can brown the chicken and vegetables in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to develop more flavor.
  • Serve your cacciatore with pasta, rice, or potatoes. You can also serve it with a side salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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