Go Back
–+ servings
Print Pin
4.75 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

This warm and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipe is filled with bold Italian flavors, tender chicken and hearty vegetables.
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword gluten free, italian food, slow cooker, split chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 244kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white button mushrooms halved
  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and sliced in strips
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 3 split chicken breasts bone-in, skin on
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed in palm of hand
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 32 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine such as Chianti (or chicken broth)
  • minced parsley or basil and parmesan cheese optional, to serve

Instructions

  • Place the mushrooms, peppers and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker insert and top with chicken breasts. Sprinkle with salt, oregano, rosemary and pepper.
  • Add olives, tomatoes and red wine on top then toss everything to coat once. Replace lid on slow cooker insert and cook on Low 8 hours or High 4 hours. 
  • Before serving remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and discard skin and bones, lightly shredding the meat with two forks. Return shredded chicken breasts to the pot and toss well. Serve with pasta or crusty bread if you wish.

Notes

Dark meat chicken works well too.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 67.2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2.7mg