CHICKEN CACCIATORE - SLOW COOKED TO ITALIAN PERFECTION

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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

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

Ahmad khan khan
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Not a fan of this recipe. The sauce was too bland for my taste.


Brooke Robinson
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This is my go-to chicken cacciatore recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


edita gogoxia
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Sardar Alyan hassan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again!


Hamsalim Adis
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken cacciatore, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Donald Kabia
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This was my first time making chicken cacciatore and it was a success! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


x357 millionaire
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This recipe is a great starting point for chicken cacciatore. I made a few changes, such as using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts and adding some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It turned out great!


Dipak Poudel
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.


ABULQITMEER 2526
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I especially loved the addition of the mushrooms. Will definitely be making this again!


Parsanal Asiya
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I've tried many chicken cacciatore recipes, but this one is by far the best. The slow cooker makes it so easy to prepare and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and juicy, and the sauce is thick and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Nigeria Patrick
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This chicken cacciatore recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!