A Super Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This family-favorite slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a pantry-friendly delight! Hunter-style cooking creates a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce bursting with onions and herbs. Forget bland spaghetti sauce – this is so much more! Tender chicken thighs (or breasts – adjust cooking time if using breasts) simmer in a flavorful sauce, perfect served over spaghetti, with roasted potatoes, or as a standalone entree. Kid-approved and picky-eater friendly, this recipe is perfect for a leisurely family dinner or a quick weeknight meal. Impress your family with this elevated, yet easy, cacciatore! #slowcooker #chickencacciatore #familyrecipe #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #comfortfood #italianfood

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 396.1 kcal
Protein 99g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
A Super Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for A Super Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pasta
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • Dried Italian Herb Seasoning
  • Minced Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Dry White Wine
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

How to Make A Super Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat evenly in the flour mixture.
  3. Place the coated chicken pieces in the slow cooker stoneware.
  4. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 15 oz jar pasta sauce; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 bay leaf; and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If using chicken breasts, check for doneness after 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  7. Serve over spaghetti or with roasted potatoes, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.
  8. Yield: 6-8 servings

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

13g

Carbs

8g