Description
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is a flavorful Italian dish made with tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a savory tomato-based sauce, cooked in the crockpot for a hands-off, comforting meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Cooked pasta, rice, or bread for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In the crockpot, layer the chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic at the bottom.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring the chicken is well-covered.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
- Once done, gently stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding sliced mushrooms or black olives to the crockpot.
Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for extra tenderness.
For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a chopped jalapeño to the sauce.
If using frozen chicken, cook on low for 7-8 hours to ensure thorough cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low / 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
