Description
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty Italian dish with tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown each side of the chicken for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant.
- Transfer canned tomatoes (with juices) into the slow cooker, placing sautéed chicken on top.
- Layer sliced bell peppers over the chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken slightly in the crock pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in your favorite herbs and spices. Substitute bell peppers with zucchini or add olives for an extra kick.