Best 3 Slow Cooked Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

Slow cooked chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make in a slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and hearty meal that the whole family will love. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Slow cooked chicken cacciatore is a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without a lot of fuss.

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

SAVORY SLOW-COOKED CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Savory Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore image

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

Ingredients

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-COOKED CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore image

Here's an all-time favorite Italian dish made easy in the slow cooker! Dried herbs and fresh garlic give it an aromatic flavor. Green peppers, sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes do a fine job of rounding out the juicy chicken entree. -Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onions, green pepper and mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano and basil; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN CACCIATORE - SLOW COOKED TO ITALIAN PERFECTION

Chicken Cacciatore - Slow Cooked to Italian Perfection image

Give chicken the ITALIAN TREATMENT with this fast and simple crock-pot recipe that includes tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, olives and garbanzo beans. The mouth-watering aroma and delicious flavors are sure to keep your family and friends at the dinner table. So, turn on your favorite 'Frankie' or 'Dino' CD's, toss together a fresh green salad, throw some garlic bread in the oven and enjoy this delicious meal over a glass of your favorite red wine!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 7h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic salad dressing (bottled)
2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 cup dry red wine
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, plus more to thicken sauce
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and halved
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup large pitted black olives, washed and drained
1 cup garbanzo beans, washed and drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Pour dressing into a zip-lock plastic bag; add chicken pieces and refrigerate for an hour.
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.
Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together; lightly dredge chicken in the seasoned flour.
Brown the chicken pieces on both sides and transfer to crock pot when done.
Sauté onion until translucent in the olive oil used to brown the chicken; add wine and 2 tablespoons of the tomato paste to deglaze the pan. Transfer to crock pot.
Stir together remaining 2 cans of tomato paste and all the ingredients EXCEPT for the bay leaf, olives, garbanzo beans, capers, and Parmesan cheese; spread over chicken in crock pot.
Lay bay leaf on top of chicken; cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours).
During the last hour of cooking, add the olives, garbanzo beans and capers. If at this time the sauce appears too thin, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to thicken slightly.
To serve, discard the bay leaf and arrange the chicken over your favorite hot pasta; ladle with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 1623.3, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 20.1, Protein 60.3

Tips:

Use a high-quality olive oil. This will give the dish a richer flavor.
Brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
Add a bay leaf or two to the slow cooker. This will give the dish a subtle, aromatic flavor.
Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve the chicken cacciatore over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and colorful vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give slow-cooked chicken cacciatore a try. You won't be disappointed!