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chicken cacciatore

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Elizabeth Gingras
New Castle, PA

An Italian favorite for the crockpot!! It cannot be easier. Courtesy of Betty Crocker.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 7 Hr

Ingredients For chicken cacciatore

  • 3 lb
    whole chicken with skin removed
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper
  • 2 md
    onions
  • 2 c
    diced tomatoes from 28 oz can undrained
  • 1 jar
    sliced mushrooms drained
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 clove
    garlic finely chopped
  • grated parmesan cheese

How To Make chicken cacciatore

  • 1
    Coat chicken with flour. In 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain. Cut bell pepper and onions crosswise in half; cut each half into fourths. In slow cooker, place half of the chicken pieces. Mix bell pepper, onions, and remaining ingredients except cheese; spoon half of chicken over mixture. The remaining chicken top with vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on low heat 6 hrs or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone. (170 degree Fahrenheit breasts; 180 degrees for thigh and legs. Serve with cheese.
  • 2
    Hint....I have only used boneless chicken breasts...about 5 depending on size. Works well for me

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