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Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

A comforting, flavorful meal made with tender chicken, simmering tomatoes, and herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Dice the onion and slice the bell pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the bottom of the crockpot.
  6. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  7. Pour the crushed tomatoes over the chicken.
  8. Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat for 6 hours.
  9. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
  10. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.