(Rustic Italian Comfort Food – Rich, Hearty & Flavor-Packed!)
✨ Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian-style stew made with tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes simmered low and slow in a rich herb-infused sauce. It’s rustic, cozy, and bursting with deep Mediterranean flavor.
⏱️ Details
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 6–7 hrs (LOW) / 3–4 hrs (HIGH)
Total: Up to 7 hrs
Servings: 6
Kcal: 390 | Protein: 42g
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken:
6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
1 tsp paprika
🍅 Sauce Base:
1 onion (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
🌿 Seasoning:
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
½ tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
🍷 Optional:
½ cup chicken broth or white wine
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown chicken (optional but recommended)
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika
Lightly sear in a pan for extra flavor
2️⃣ Load slow cooker
Add onions, peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoning
Place chicken on top
3️⃣ Cook
LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender and falling apart
4️⃣ Finish
Remove bay leaf
Taste and adjust salt/pepper
Shred chicken slightly or serve whole
5️⃣ Serve
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes 🍝🍚🥔
Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan
😋 Flavor & Experience
Slow-cooked chicken soaked in a rich tomato-herb sauce with sweet peppers and garlic—this dish is deep, savory, and incredibly comforting Italian-style home cooking 🤤🇮🇹
