chicken cacciatore/italian meatballs

Name: Chicken Cacciatore/Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## CACCIATORE; 6 - chicken thighs, skinless; 2 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (your favorite kind is fine); 2 can(s) tomatoes, canned italian style with juice; 1 large yellow onion,sliced; 2 large green bell peppers, sliced; ## MEATBALLS; 1 1/2 pound(s) lean hamburger; 1 - egg; 1/4 cup(s) parsley, italian, chopped fine; 1/4 cup(s) parmigiano-reggiano, grated; 1/2 cup(s) italian bread crumbs; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 cup(s) raisins, chopped; ## ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO SPLIT RECIPE; 1 pound(s) pasta; 6 - submarine sandwich rolls; 6 slice(s) provolone cheese

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Cheryl Neubecker

La Mesa, CA

Updated on Sep 19, 2013

I love cooking it once and serving it twice. I have built my a huge selection of recipes that carry over to another meal. Here is one of my families favorites.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 8 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

CACCIATORE
6 - chicken thighs, skinless
2 jars spaghetti sauce (your favorite kind is fine)
2 cans tomatoes, canned italian style with juice
1 large yellow onion,sliced
2 large green bell peppers, sliced
MEATBALLS
1 1/2 pounds lean hamburger
1 - egg
1/4 cup parsley, italian, chopped fine
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO SPLIT RECIPE
1 pound pasta
6 - submarine sandwich rolls
6 slices provolone cheese

How To Make chicken cacciatore/italian meatballs

Step 1

Mix the meatball ingredients and form into 4 TBLS balls (or the large Pampered Chef scoop heaping). Set aside.

Step 2

You will need a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe. Spray the bottom and sides with nonstick cooking spray. Put chicken in the bottom and top with onions and peppers. Then in a single layer put in meatballs.
Step 3

Pour spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes over all. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Step 4

Now you have the great option of which one is for dinner tonight and which one to tuck away in the frig for a super quick dinner later in the week.
Step 5

Meatballs: I take out the meatballs and one cup of sauce put it in a microwave safe dish and let cool. After it is completely cooled cover and put in the frig. On meatball sub night, warm the meatballs in the microwave. Meanwhile, split sub rolls lengthwise and put in a slice of provolone cheese. Once meatballs are reheated, sit them on top of the cheese and eat!
Step 6

Cacciatore: Boil your favorite pasta. After draining completely top with a chicken tight and lots of yummie sauce.
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