Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Need a healthy, weeknight recipe the entire family will love? Make this easy Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore for dinner tonight. A delicious combination of tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Serve it over rice for an easy dinner.

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Easy slow cooker recipe for you today! And this one is an old favorite – Chicken Cacciatore! It’s a cozy Italian-style dish that is full of flavor. A traditional version is made on the stove or in the oven, but my favorite way to make it is in the crock pot. You know me, I love a great slow cooker recipe!

It might sound fancy, but basically it’s a stew. “Cacciatore” means hunter in Italian and so this recipe is often called a hunters-style stew, too. It’s hearty, rustic and so delicious. Like my crock pot crockpot beef stew and chili, it’s a cozy dinner that simmers in the slow cooker and so when it’s time for dinner you just serve it up and enjoy! I think you’re going to love this Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore.

Prep it in the Morning and Let it Simmer All Day!

What I love about this recipe is that you don’t have to do any pre-cooking – it’s basically a dump-and-go crock pot dinner. Those are the best, right? So, all you need to do is gather up your ingredients and then layer them in the slow cooker.

In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and the rest of the creole seasoning and all of the oregano.

Place the frozen meat in the slow cooker and top it with the onion and peppers. Sprinkle half of the creole seasoning over the top. Pour the tomato mixture over the top.

Cook on low for seven to eight hours. After it’s cooked the meat will be so tender you can shred it with a fork! That’s how I like to serve it.

Frozen vs Fresh Chicken

The nice thing about this recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen chicken. I usually have frozen ones on hand but if you want to use fresh just reduce the cooking time to a total of four to five hours.

What to Serve with Chicken Cacciatore

It’s pretty delicious all on its own but there are a few ways you can serve it:

• I love to serve it with rice! I just cook some up before dinner and then pile the chicken cacciatore on top.
• Or you can add some cooked pasta  – top it with some grated Parmesan cheese and parsley!
• It’s great with mashed potatoes, too!
• Or add some homemade breadsticks on the side so soak up all the sauce.

Save the Leftovers for Easy Lunches!

This is the kind of dinner that tastes just as great the day after it’s made! All of those flavors from the peppers and seasonings just get even more delicious. So, be sure to save the leftovers – they will keep well for up to three days in the refrigerator. Or, freeze the leftover for up to three months.

If you like to meal prep, be sure to add this one to your list! You can make it on Sunday along with some rice or pasta and divide it all up in meal prep containers for easy lunches or dinners during the week.

More Dinner Recipes

• If you love pizza, you will love a calzone! All your favorite toppings like pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon and pepperoni are stuffed inside pizza dough and baked. It’s a great twist for pizza night.
• Spaghetti and meatballs is always a family dinner that is a hit! Tender, juicy meatballs that are browned and then cooked in a marinara sauce and served with pasta – yum!
• My favorite homemade lasagna recipe is my Mom’s recipe so you know it’s delicious! Plus, it’s quick and easy with an amazing flavor.
• Italian-style casserole is a quick and easy recipe your family will love!
• Baked Chicken Parmesan is better than any restaurant and easy to make!
• Crock Pot Spanish Chicken is Delicious chicken loaded with flavorful spices and veggies. 

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

5 from 15 votes

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

A perfect slow cooker meal for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Filled with tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:8 hours hrs

Total:8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 chicken breasts frozen
• ▢ 1 medium onion chopped
• ▢ 1 medium bell pepper sliced
• ▢ 1 tsp creole seasoning
• ▢ 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• ▢ 1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
• ▢ 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• ▢ 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ Cooked rice for serving
• ▢ Garnish: fresh parsley optional
• ▢ 1 slow cooker liner*

Instructions

• Place liner in slow cooker for easy clean up.
• Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
• Top chicken with onions and bell peppers.
• Season with 1/2 tsp creole seasoning.
• In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tsp creole and oregano. Pour mixture over the chicken, onions, and peppers.
• Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• Serve over cooked rice. Top with fresh parsley.

Tips

Frozen vs Fresh Chicken

The nice thing about this recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen chicken. I usually have frozen ones on hand but if you want to use fresh just reduce the cooking time to a total of four to five hours.

What to Serve with Chicken Cacciatore

It’s pretty delicious all on its own but there are a few ways you can serve it:

• I love to serve it with rice! I just cook some up before dinner and then pile the chicken cacciatore on top.
• Or you can add some cooked pasta  – top it with some grated Parmesan cheese and parsley!
• It’s great with mashed potatoes, too!
• Or add some homemade breadsticks on the side so soak up all the sauce.

 

 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 185kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 12g (4%), Protein: 26g (52%), Fat: 3g (5%), Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 622mg (27%), Potassium: 923mg (26%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 1190IU (24%), Vitamin C: 43.9mg (53%), Calcium: 65mg (7%), Iron: 2.7mg (15%)

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