Slow cookers offer convenience by handling meal preparation while allowing cooks to focus on other tasks.

Chicken cacciatore, an ideal candidate for slow cooking, benefits from the long cook time, enhancing its flavors and melding together aromatic vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Originating in central Italy during the 14th and 15th centuries, this dish, also known as “hunter’s stew,” has earned popularity over time, even commemorating its own national holiday.

Methods for thickening the sauce, such as simmering uncovered or adding flour or cornstarch mixed with tomato sauce, ensure the desired consistency.

Chicken cacciatore pairs deliciously with sides like garlic noodles or mashed potatoes, making it a comforting and satisfying weeknight meal choice.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore on Linguini

Chicken cacciatore, an ideal candidate for slow cooking, benefits from the long cook time, enhancing its flavors and melding together aromatic vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Originating in central Italy during the 14th and 15th centuries, this dish, also known as "hunter's stew," has earned popularity over time, even commemorating its own national holiday.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crock Pot Items

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28oz can canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Seasonings

  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 

Pasta

  • 8 oz cooked linguine, for serving 

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Add peppers, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and broth.
  • Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
Keyword Aromatic vegetables, Chicken cacciatore, Italian Cuisine, slow cooker, Traditional ingredients