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.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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, chopped; 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; Minced fresh parsley, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8-1/2 hours

Makes

12 servings

Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You'll have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and it often earns rave reviews. I like to serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan

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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, chopped
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
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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.

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