Chicken Cacciatore may not be a traditional slow cooker dish, but this adapted version is not only delicious but easy to make and perfect for a simple family meal!
Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, traditional Italian meal that originated in Tuscany. Loving hands prepared it by slow-roasting meat the hunters brought home (“Cacciatore” literally means “hunter.”) and then adding veggies such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers to the dish.
Making Chicken Cacciatore in a slow cooker may not be as authentic as Tuscan-style, but it certainly holds its own. With this recipe, you can have a quick and easy meal on the table that’s also healthy and delicious.
Chicken Cacciatore is a versatile dish that can be adjusted to meet whatever your family’s diatery needs are. It’s low in sugar and can be served over polenta to remain a low-carb meal. It can also be served over rice or pasta for those who’s diets are a bit more forgiving. You can also use low-sodium tomatoes and salt-free seasonings to make it heart healthy
Give my Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore a try. And, if you like it, try my Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Chicken Cacciatore In The Slow Cooker:
- baby potatoes
- chicken thighs
- herb and garlic seasoning
- red bell pepper
- yellow onion
- minced garlic
- black olives
- tomato puree
- chicken broth
- tapioca flour
Use chicken thighs, as chicken breasts will make it less juicy.
Substitute low-sodium tomatoes and salt-free herb seasoning if needed.
How To Make Chicken Cacciatore In A Slow Cooker…
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Add baby potatoes to the slow cooker and top with chicken thighs
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Sprinkle with seasoning
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Add pepper, onion, garlic and olives
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Stir together tomato and broth
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Whisk tapioca flour into 2 tablespoons water until smooth then whisk into tomato mixture
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Pour over contents of slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
Pro Tips:
A tossed green salad is the perfect side dish for Chicken Cacciatore.
Mix it up by serving Chicken Cacciatore different ways: with rice, pasta, or polenta.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 4 oz sliced black olives
- 29 oz pureed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
Instructions
- Add baby potatoes to the slow cooker and top with chicken thighs
- Sprinkle with seasoning
- Add pepper, onion, garlic and olives
- Stir together tomato and broth
- Whisk tapioca flour into 2 tablespoons water until smooth then whisk into tomato mixture
- Pour over contents of slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
Notes
- Use reduced sodium tomatoes / salt free herb and garlic seasoning if desired
- Serve over pasta if desired
Nutrition
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