Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a comfort classic that combines chicken, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, onion, and peppers into a healthy dinner that everyone will love. Crockpot chicken recipes are some of my favorites!
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
One of my favorite things in the entire world are recipes that everyone in the family loves. This healthy slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe falls into that category. It is simple to make (thank you crockpot), delicious to eat, and it leaves my kids always asking for seconds and thirds.
It is also one of those dishes that you don’t mind serving to friends when they stop by because it a healthy dish everyone always loves to eat! With how easy it is to make (less than 15 minutes of prep) you will be making this recipe on your busiest weekdays for a truly satisfying meal.
This slow cooker chicken cacciatore ranks right up there with our Crockpot chicken teriyaki and our Crockpot Bourbon chicken.
How to make slow cooker chicken cacciatore
- Place chicken into the bottom of your crockpot
- Add in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, peppers & Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook for 4-5 hours on high.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- This recipe calls for chicken thighs, but you can easily substitute it for a boneless skinless chicken if you would like.
- If your family does not like mushrooms you can easily omit them.
- Feel free to use more vegetables than the recipe calls for.
- If your sauce is not thickening remove the chicken and cook your sauce uncovered on high for about an hour. You can also add a mixture of 1 TBS of cornstarch and 1 TBS of water to thicken it as well.
- If you want the chicken flavors to shine through brown your chicken in a pan first and then add it.
- If you prefer crispier vegetables, do not add them in until about 2 hours before your dish is done.
Storage
Fridge
Store your leftover chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What can I serve chicken cacciatore with?
Chicken cacciatore can be enjoyed in several different ways. Serve it with:
- Noodles/Pasta
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Garlic bread
- Green salad
Looking for more chicken dishes? Try these!
Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow cooker chicken cacciatore is a comfort classic that combines chicken, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, onion, and peppers into a healthy dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 LBS Bone in, Skin on, Thighs & Drumsticks
- 1 (24 oz) Jar Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 (6 oz) Can Tomato Paste
- 1 Small Can of Mushrooms or a Package of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 1 Green Pepper, sliced
- 1 Red Pepper, sliced
- 1 TSP Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Place chicken into the bottom of your crockpot
- Add in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, peppers & Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook for 4-5 hours on high.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 409Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 233mgSodium: 381mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 43g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
