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
Garden Chicken Cacciatore Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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.
To prepare as a freezer meal: In a gallon-size zip top freezer bag or air-tight freezer container, layer chopped green peppers, onions, garlic, salt, pepper and chicken. Seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before use.
To Prepare Freezer Meal in a Slow Cooker: Empty contents of bag into slow cooker; add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and red wine. Cook as directed.
To Prepare in an Electric Pressure Cooker: Empty contents of bag into a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and red wine. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and quick-release any remaining pressure. (A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.) Thicken sauce as directed.
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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!
Reviews
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
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!
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.
Made as the recipe says, served over egg noodles. Took to a potluck dinner, delicious !
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.
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)! : )
Really good, easy, and economical. Family loved it! Prepared as written.
I added cooked rice to the pot, and it was great.
We tried this last week for the first time, and everyone loved it. It's a keeper!
A simple and easy recipe. The sauce is very flavorful and the chicken thighs turn out moist and fall-apart tender every time!