The combination of perfectly browned chicken and crisp-tender vegetables makes this a hearty family meal, especially when served on a bed of fettuccine. Based on a time-tested recipe, originally published in the Betty Crocker Cookbook, this slow-cooker version has all the flavor of its predecessor. The only difference is the method, which makes it hands-off and weeknight friendly. So next time you’re looking for a new way to cook up a chicken, give this recipe a try.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 4 hr 45 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 12
Ingredients
- 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed
- 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 medium onions
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Make With
Gold Medal Flour
Instructions
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Step1Coat chicken with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain.
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Step2Cut bell pepper and onions crosswise in half; cut each half into fourths.
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Step3In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, place half of the chicken pieces. Mix bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients except cheese; spoon half of mixture over chicken. Add remaining chicken; top with remaining vegetable mixture.
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Step4Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs). Serve with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition
215
Calories
7 g
Total Fat
28 g
Protein
12 g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 215
- Calories from Fat
- 65
- Total Fat
- 7 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 80 mg
- Sodium
- 450 mg
- Potassium
- 40 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 12 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Protein
- 28 g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 6%
- 6%
- Vitamin C
- 24%
- 24%
- Calcium
- 4%
- 4%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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