Acadia's Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This hearty and flavorful Chicken Cacciatore simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, creating a tender and juicy chicken dish bursting with garden-fresh vegetables. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this adaptable recipe uses pantry staples and is easily scaled to fit any size crockpot. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or your favorite pasta, and don't forget the crusty Italian bread for sopping up the delicious sauce! Get ready for a taste of rustic Italian comfort.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 380.6 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acadia's Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped carrot
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

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How to Make Acadia's Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped carrot; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 chopped bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. In a 3-quart (or larger) crock-pot, combine 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces), the cooked vegetables, 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  4. Place the lid on the crock-pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

22g

Carbs

8g