Description
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting Italian dish that fills your home with inviting aromas. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, tomato-based sauce, enhanced by vibrant bell peppers and savory herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish is both hearty and flavorful, promising an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia), chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup dry red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat; sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Combine in crockpot: Place seared chicken in the crockpot. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg