Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe - Let's face it, we all eat at those fast food restaurants because we just don't have time, or don't feel like making dinner. What if I were to tell you that for around $10.00 you can make dinner for a family of 4 with minimal prep and maximum flavor? If I peaked your interest, read on while I tell you about this Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
For those of you that have read my past posts, you know that I am currently in a love affair with my crock pot. Partly because of the ease of prep but mainly because dinner is ready when I walk through the door.
So while I was at the store the other day, I noticed that whole chicken legs and thighs were on sale. I was able to pick up 5 pounds of chicken for a little over $4.00. How could I pass that deal up? I knew that I could use 3 pounds of it for one meal and still have enough left to use for another meal.
As I stood in the store it was a no brainer that I was going to buy the chicken, but I wasn't sure what to do with it. Although I love chicken, sometimes it can get boring and repetitive. Then a flashback hit me. When I was growing up, my mom would make a wonderful chicken cacciatore, or as I called it as a kid kitchen cacciatore. With a little thought and a few additional ingredients from the pantry, I was able to put together this Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe. Prep time was low, only having to chop up an onion and green pepper, everything else gets dumped into a bowl, mixed together and dumped on top of the chicken. It really couldn't be any easier. So, if you have 5 minutes in the morning, you can have a wonderful meal in the evening. Go ahead and start a love affair with your crock pot and give this recipe a try. Enjoy! -Scott
Other delicious slow cooker recipes
- Slow Cooker Rosemary Beef Tips Recipe
- Slow Cooker Italian Hamburger Soup
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs cut up skinless chicken would recommend chicken with bone for more flavor
- 1 large onion cut thinly
- 1 green pepper diced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 4 Tbs minced garlic
- 2 6 oz cans tomato paste
- ½ cup white wine
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp crush red pepper flakes
Instructions
- On the bottom of the crock pot place onions
- Put cut up chicken on top of onions
- In a mixing bowl put all remaining ingredients, blend until incorporated and put on top of the chicken
- Cook on high for at least 4 hours or on low for about 7-8 hours
- Serve with rice or with a pasta and vegetable of choice
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
I haven't had chicken cacciatore in a very long time. I love that you made it in a slow cooker and can't wait to try it soon.
Dan from Platter Talk
Jen, it's amazing what a slow cooker can put together!
Florentina
Now this is the kind of meal i can not resist. This, and a glass of good red Vino! Life Made!
Dan from Platter Talk
I'm with you all the way on that remark! Thanks for stopping by Platter Talk!
Heather @Bostongirlbakes
I hear ya..I'm in love with my crockpot too! And I always buy up some chicken thighs and drumsticks- they are always so cheap!! I'm totally making this for dinner next week!
Noel Lizotte
I'm lol @ "love affair w/ my crockpot" ... me too, me too! For years now. It's so nice coming into a house that smells like supper - even if nobody was home all day. ahhhh
We eat a lot of chicken, so will try this recipe and see how the gang likes it.1
Scott from Platter Talk
I am sure that your gang will love it as much as our gang does. Thanks for stopping by!
April J Harris
I love using my crock pot! It makes my life so much easier - and delicious recipes like this really make my family happy too! Love your flavourful and frugal Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - looking forward to trying it soon.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, April. It's great to hear from you and I hope you give this recipe a try soon!
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction
Wow, this looks like a perfect weeknight dinner. A few minutes in the morning and you are good to go. Bookmarked!
Dan from Platter Talk
You're going to love this recipe, Jovita!
Catherine
Dan your chicken cacciatore sounds so good! I would love this for dinner tonight! Take care, Catherine
Dan from Platter Talk
Catherine, I wish you could join us for dinner at hour house!
Aish
We eat chicken a lot ..even though I have never used the slow cooker to cook chicken dishes like this .., Looking at your recipe, I think..I should give it a try. Love the color on the chicken too.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Aish; I hope you try this recipe soon!
Doug
Made this for supper this evening. Excellent!
Dan from Platter Talk
Douglas! Thanks so much for dropping the wonderful comment; we need to get together and make some good ole' family recipes! Stay warm my dear cousin!
Jeff the Chef
This is great for making on a budget, but if you're flat broke, you have to call it chicken caccia tori spelling.
Scott from Platter Talk
Hi Jeff. You had me laughing at the chicken caccia tori spelling comment. I hope that you give this a try.