Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 medium bell peppers (red or green), thinly sliced; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Bone-in chicken thighs slowly simmer in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives until deeply flavored and fork-tender. Plan ahead: cook time is 6 to 8 hours on low.

40 minEasyServes 4400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 medium bell peppers (red or green), thinly sliced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tbsp capers, drained
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on all sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 medium thinly sliced bell peppers (red or green), and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the slow cooker. Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
3

Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the vegetable mixture. Scatter 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives and 2 tbsp drained capers over everything.
4

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and reads at least 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh.
5

If you prefer less liquid, uncover the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes on High to let the sauce reduce slightly.
6

Serve the chicken over pasta, polenta, or crusty bread, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Questions

Can I make Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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