Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and savory olives create magic!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 piece green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 piece red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24-ounce)
- 0.5 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until tender, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine mushroom mixture, onion, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce in the slow cooker. Gently mix all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in olives, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and vegetables to your preference!
