Garden Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Garden Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds); 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Here’s the perfect Italian meal to serve company. While simmering, it frees you up to visit with your guests and always receives rave reviews! I like to serve it with hot cooked pasta, a tossed salad and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Ingredients

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine green peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, broth, wine, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until chicken is tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked chicken with about 1/2 cup sauce: 207 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Garden Chicken Cacciatore in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011

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Karla

Nov 29, 2018

I love Cacciatore and this sounded easy for me to translate to an Instant Pot. I am new to IP since doing crock pot recipes for years! It came out amazing! My hubby doesn't like Green Bell Peppers, so I used 1 and it still came out excellent! Served with Angel Hair Pasta. Definitely a keeper and will make again!! Thank you
mrs._white

Aug 31, 2016

Easy to make, used regular tomatoes instead of one with seasonings and added the garlic, basil, and oregano myself. (1tbsp. of each) and I would definitely add a tbsp. of sugar, otherwise it will be acidic. My daughter gave it 5 stars and my hubby gave it a 3.5 or 4. My picky son even ate it, which is always a win!
Brossi

Jun 17, 2016

Was easy to prepare but tasted a little bland. Added some chilli powder, chicken stock powder and a little sugar to boost the flavour. Was still missing something. Still, we enjoyed it. Would have this again. Our fussy 12yo gave this a 10! That's a winner on its own! Thank for a lovely recipe.
Susiew122

Nov 21, 2015

Made as the recipe says, served over egg noodles. Took to a potluck dinner, delicious !
Orbs

Aug 1, 2015

I used vegetarian chicken cutlets instead of the chicken thighs; and I served them on croissants for lunch. Very delicious. Thanks, Martha, for sharing this recipe.
KittieCatt

Apr 24, 2015

I can only rate this recipe on the ingredients and the easy directions, since I have not yet made it - but it sounds very tasty. I'll definitely make this on a busy day. Twelve servings you say? Not as far as my guys are concerned (LOL)! : )
kmcope

Feb 4, 2015

Really good, easy, and economical. Family loved it! Prepared as written.
katt1703

Aug 29, 2014

I added cooked rice to the pot, and it was great.
pscholz1

Jun 23, 2014

We tried this last week for the first time, and everyone loved it. It's a keeper!
rllewis7

Apr 27, 2014

A simple and easy recipe. The sauce is very flavorful and the chicken thighs turn out moist and fall-apart tender every time!