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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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Melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore. Tried and tested and so easy to make. Serve over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 3 skinless and boneless large Chicken breasts or 8 thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp Butter or Olive oil
  • 14 oz 1 can diced Tomatoes, undrained or about 4 Roma Tomatoes, diced
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh Thyme or 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 Pinch of red chili flakes or to taste, if you want some heat (optional)
  • 3/4 cup red or white Wine
  • 1 cup large pitted Black Olives
  • 8 oz mini-Bella mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the onions and crushed garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker and the chicken pieces on top. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the butter, tomatoes, thyme (if dried) and the red chili flakes, if using. Pour in the red wine. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours. Add the olives, mushrooms, and fresh thyme during the last hour of cooking or when the chicken pieces are already tender. Shred the chicken pieces and serve warm with some pasta. Easy-peasy and delicious!
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