Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Enjoy authentic Tuscan flavors straight from the slow cooker! In this Italian-inspired recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a simple yet hearty home-cooked meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, peppers, potatoes, and olives in a rich, tomato-based sauce.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
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 yellow onion chopped
- 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 halved baby potatoes to slow cooker and top with chicken thighs
- Sprinkle with seasoning
- Add chopped pepper, onion, minced garlic, and sliced olives
- Stir together tomato and broth
- Whisk tapioca flour into 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then whisk into tomato mixture
- Pour mixture over contents of slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
Notes
- Store leftovers sealed in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Lightly searing the chicken first is an optional step to add extra flavor.
- Thin the sauce with broth or thicken it further with more tapioca or cornstarch slurry.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 ℉.