Crock-Pot Chicken Cacciatore

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Slow-cooked chicken hunter-style with rich tomato wine sauce and herbs
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This classic Italian dish transforms humble chicken into a tender, aromatic masterpiece through slow cooking. The meat simmers in a robust sauce made from Chianti wine, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil and oregano. The result is a deeply flavorful meal where the chicken falls off the bone, infused with savory notes of mushroom and onion. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights, requiring minimal active effort while delivering restaurant-quality results. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. A timeless favorite that brings warmth and tradition to your family dinner table every time.

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Crock-Pot Chicken Cacciatore

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 3.5

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This classic Italian dish transforms humble chicken into a tender, aromatic masterpiece through slow cooking. The meat simmers in a robust sauce made from Chianti wine, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil and oregano. The result is a deeply flavorful meal where the chicken falls off the bone, infused with savory notes of mushroom and onion. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights, requiring minimal active effort while delivering restaurant-quality results. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. A timeless favorite that brings warmth and tradition to your family dinner table every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a bed for the chicken.
  2. Add the whole chicken or chopped chicken pieces on top of the onions.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the tomato paste (regular and garlic-infused if using), Creole seasoning, pepper, minced garlic, basil, oregano, and 1/4 cup of Chianti or red wine.
  4. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken.
  5. Pour the remaining wine over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped celery stalks and leaves on top.
  7. Place the bay leaf on top of the ingredients.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  10. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot buttered spaghetti, vermicelli, or fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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