Best 8 Acadias Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

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Acadia's Crock-Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a flavorful and effortless one-pot meal that blends succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This classic Italian dish is elevated with the convenience of a slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to meld together and develop a delectable depth of flavor.

Our recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process of preparing this comforting dish. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect balance of herbs and spices, resulting in a sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to achieve fall-off-the-bone tender chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables.

In addition to the classic Chicken Cacciatore, we present a delightful variation featuring succulent shrimp. This seafood twist adds a briny sweetness that complements the rich flavors of the sauce. For those seeking a vegetarian option, we offer a hearty and flavorful Vegetable Cacciatore, packed with an array of colorful and nutritious vegetables.

Whether you prefer the classic chicken, the seafood variation, or the vegetarian delight, our recipes provide all the necessary guidance to create a memorable and satisfying meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore. Authentic Italian chicken cacciatore, made easy in the crock pot! Boneless chicken breasts or thighs simmered in a richly flavored tomato sauce. Serve with pasta or rice for a family-friendly dinner.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus 2 teaspoons, divided)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided)
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
8 ounces sliced baby bella cremini mushrooms
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Whole wheat pasta (brown rice, polenta, rice, zucchini noodles, or baked and shredded spaghetti squash)
Chopped fresh parsley (freshly grated Parmesan cheese)

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a large slow cooker with nonstick spray. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned, moving the chicken as little as possible so that it gets a nice sear. Flip and brown on the other side, about 2 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Reduce the skillet heat to medium. With a paper towel, carefully wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. One the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and the vinegar has reduced. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with any pan drippings.
  • Top the chicken with the tomatoes, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. If using chicken breasts: cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through. If using chicken thighs: cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 5 to 6 hours on LOW. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker as soon as it reaches 165 degrees F. If desired, chop or shred the chicken (or you can serve the pieces whole).
  • At this point, you can serve the sauce right away if you are in a hurry, BUT, if time allows, this is what I like to do for the best-ever sauce: Uncover the slow cooker and let cook on HIGH for 1 hour to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavor to further develop. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt/pepper as desired. If you've chopped or shredded the chicken, return it to the sauce and toss to combine and warm through. Otherwise, serve the chicken pieces whole with a generous amount of the sauce on top. Serve hot over pasta, rice, polenta, or veggie noodles, with a big extra spoonful of sauce and a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g

CHICKEN CACCIATORE IN A SLOW COOKER



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This is a very simple meal to make. You just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook during the day. I like to serve this over thin spaghetti (especially garlic and herb thin spaghetti when I can find it).

Provided by LDP5

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (such as Classico® Cabernet Marinara with Herbs)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
½ yellow onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker; stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Easy slow cooker chicken cacciatore. Serve over angel hair pasta. 'Cacciatore' is Italian for 'hunter', and this American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter style,' with mushrooms and onions. Avanti!

Provided by Rosie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 9h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the spaghetti sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 589.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus torn leaves for topping
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup white rice

Steps:

  • Soak the mushrooms in 2/3 cup hot water, 10 minutes. Strain through a paper towel-lined sieve, reserving the liquid. Rinse the mushrooms and finely chop.
  • Meanwhile, toss the chicken and carrot with the olive oil in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker; season with salt and pepper. Top with the chopped mushrooms, garlic and basil sprigs, then pour in the tomatoes and their juices. Whisk the red wine with the flour, tomato paste and reserved mushroom liquid in a bowl until smooth; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the rice as the label directs. Uncover the slow cooker and stir, breaking up the chicken into chunks; let stand, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs and season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the rice; top with torn basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SAVORY SLOW-COOKED CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The only thing better than coming home after a long day is having this flavorful pasta topper almost ready to serve. The slow cooker really makes it easy!

Provided by Food Network

Time 7h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds chicken parts, skin removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 pound mushrooms, cut in half (about 5 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium green pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 package (1 pound) pappardelle or fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides. Stir the garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, pepper and 1 cup broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the cooker, cover and keep warm. Stir the cornstarch and remaining broth in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens. Serve with the chicken and pappardelle.

CROCK POT CARNE ADOVADA



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This is a Tradition New Mexican recipe that I got from a contributor to Chowhound. I first served it over rice, with tortillas on the side, then made burritos with the leftovers. I used a lot of hot chile pepper, but you can adjust the heat to your liking.

Provided by Sudie

Categories     Pork

Time 10h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs pork, cubed
15 tablespoons chili powder
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Mix chile powder with water to form a thick paste.
  • Blend paste, one cup onion, oregano, salt and vinegar in a blender.
  • Add mixture to pork cubes in ziploc bag, along with 1/2 Cup onion and bay leaves.
  • Marinate pork in mixture overnight.
  • Cook in crock pot on "auto" for 8-10 hours.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for cooking! It's really nice to be able to come into the house at night and smell this wonderful slow cooker chicken cacciatore. -Aggie Arnold-Norman, Liberty, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, or 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup white wine or water
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Place onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the chicken, seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms and wine., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve chicken with sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROCK POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The easiest Chicken Cacciatore yet! Throw it in the Crock-Pot and run all day to come home to the savory smells coming from your kitchen. Spice it up to your liking.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken

Time 9h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs chicken, cut up in pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
6 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon celery powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place onions in bottom of crock pot.
  • Add chicken pieces.
  • Stir all the other ingredients together.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low heat 7 to 9 hours or high heat for about 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve over pasta or rice.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken breasts or thighs.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat.
  • Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the sauce for a thicker consistency.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

Acadia's Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily add or substitute ingredients to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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