Description
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting Italian-American classic that brings together tender chicken breasts and a medley of vibrant vegetables in a rich, tomato-based sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights; simply toss in your ingredients, set the slow cooker, and let it do the work while you enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your home. With its robust flavors from garlic, Italian seasoning, and fresh veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms, this hearty meal is sure to please the whole family. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with olive oil.
- Layer chicken breasts at the bottom and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Top chicken with sliced onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and minced garlic.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the layers.
- Add remaining Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Discard bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg