Best 6 Chicken Cacciatore Stew Crock Pot Recipes

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Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish of chicken stewed in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs. The dish is typically served over pasta or rice, and it can be made in a variety of ways. One popular method is to cook chicken cacciatore in a crock pot, which allows the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become fall-off-the-bone tender. In this article, we'll share some of the best recipes for chicken cacciatore stew cooked in a crock pot, so you can enjoy this delicious dish at home with minimal effort.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE STEW



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 2 inch dice)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon Hunts tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 14.5 ounce can Hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 red pepper diced
1 onion (diced)
1 tablespoon capers (drained and rinsed)
1 dried bay leaf
1 3 inch parmesan rind
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes (halved)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and the chicken and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is browned all around.
  • To a slow cooker add the diced tomatoes, red pepper, and onion. Stir in the chicken and the juices. Sprinkle with the capers and tuck in the bay leaf and cheese rind. Pour in the chicken broth and add the potatoes. Set the slow cooker to high for 5 hours.
  • Serve over rice or with crusty bread if desired.
  • This post is brought to you in partnership with Hunt's.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4

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.

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

CHICKEN CACCIATORE STEW (CROCK POT)



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I like to make this on cold wintery days. It's really simple and smells good while it's cooking. Sometimes I leave out the beans and add another jar of sauce. From the Fast and Healthy magazine.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Stew

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, 1-inch pieces
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2x1-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in electric cooker pot.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on Low setting for at least 6 hours.

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

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of olive oil and butter to sauté the chicken.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Add a touch of heat to the stew with red pepper flakes or chili powder.
  • Use a good quality dry white wine for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for at least 6 hours, or until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the stew over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make stew that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and rich sauce makes this dish a winner. Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, chicken cacciatore is sure to please everyone at the table.

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