Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

I'm feeling Italiano TONIGHT for dinner! So I wanted to share my favorite slow cooker recipe for Chicken Cacciatore! Served over a bed of buttered noodles or your favorite pasta, (or rice if you prefer), it's the perfect comfort meal during the winter months. AND it's comforting without all the fat! So cozy up to a bowl of it and dream about your next trip to Italy! (well, that's what I'm going to do!) MANGIA!


Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore (low in sodium, too!)

• 3 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (you can always you breasts also, or whatever cut of chicken you enjoy most!)
• 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp. water

Preparation:

Place all ingredients except cornstarch and water in 4-5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender. If you want a thicker sauce, combine cornstarch and water in small bowl and mix well. Stir into crockpot; cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes until thickened. Serve with hot cooked pasta, if desired. 6 servings

Calories (chicken only with sauce) 250 calories