Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs; 4 bone-in skinless chicken legs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 bay leaf; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups fresh mushrooms, stems removed; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
4 bone-in skinless chicken legs
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Brown chicken in olive oil in skillet on both sides.
2
Remove chicken from skillet and place in the bottom of crock pot.
3
Deglaze bottom of skillet with red wine, stirring to get up all the browned bits.
4
Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until mixed well.
5
Stir oregano, basil, bay leaf, and garlic into sauce.
6
Place mushrooms, onions, olives, celery, and green pepper over the chicken in the crock pot.
7
Pour the sauce over all.
8
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is done.
9
Check consistency of sauce in crockpot.
10
If it needs thickening, whisk together flour and water in a small dish.
11
Remove chicken and bay leaf from crock pot, discarding bay leaf and keeping chicken warm.
12
Stir flour slurry into sauce and cook, covered, on high, for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.
13
Serve chicken with vegetable sauce spooned over, garnished with parmesan cheese (if desired).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs, 4 bone-in skinless chicken legs, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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