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Slow cooker chicken cacciatore | Nordmad

Italian-inspired chicken cacciatore from the slow cooker. Tender chicken in tomato sauce with peppers, garlic, and herbs—rich, rustic, and perfect with pasta or bread.

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500 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken

    • 2.6 lb bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 2 tbsp Oil for browning

  • Vegetables

    • 1 stk onion wedges
    • 1 stk red bell pepper strips
    • 1 stk green bell pepper strips
    • 8.8 oz mushrooms
    • 3 fed garlic

  • Sauce

    • 14.1 oz canned chopped tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • about 0.8 cup chicken stock
    • about 0.4 cup red wine (optional)

  • Seasonings

    • 2 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp thyme
    • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the chicken (recommended)

    1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
    2. Briefly brown it in a hot pan for more flavor.
    10 min
    Pan
  2. 2

    Assemble the dish

    1. Place the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    2. Place the chicken on top.
    3. Mix tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, and wine, then pour over.
    4. Add the seasonings.
    10 min
  3. 3

    Cook

    1. Cook for 8 hours on LOW.
    2. Alternatively, cook for 4–5 hours on HIGH.
    480 min
  4. 4

    Finish

    1. Season with salt and pepper.
    2. Lightly shred the meat into the sauce or serve the pieces whole.
    10 min

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Nutrition

Calories

620kcal

Protein

52g

Fat

38g

Carbs

14g

Serving Size

500g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve over pasta or with freshly baked bread.

Side Pairings

  • • Pasta or bread.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Tiramisu.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the refrigerator and eat within a few days.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze in portions. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Reheat slowly in a pot. Add a little stock if needed.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Browning adds more depth of flavor.

Cooking

  • • It tastes even better the next day.

Serving

  • • Top with fresh basil for freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add olives and capers for a more authentic Italian flavor.

Health

  • Use chicken breast and less oil for a lighter version.

Method

  • Serve over pasta or with rustic bread.

Toppings

  • Fresh basil or parsley when serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla