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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
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

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 

Method
 

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  3. Add peppers, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and broth.
  4. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.