Best 6 Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms And Bacon Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of succulent chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy bacon, all harmoniously blended in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This delectable dish is a testament to the magic of slow cooking, effortlessly transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary feast.

Our recipe collection offers variations to suit every palate. For a classic experience, try our traditional Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore, where chicken thighs are browned to perfection and braised in a medley of herbs, spices, and San Marzano tomatoes. For a smoky twist, our Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Smoked Paprika tantalizes with its vibrant red hue and a touch of paprika's enchanting smokiness.

If you prefer a heartier version, our Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Sausage and Spinach adds a robust layer of flavor with succulent Italian sausage and tender spinach. And for those who love their cacciatore on the spicy side, our Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Cacciatore delivers a delightful kick with the addition of red pepper flakes and chili powder.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken, perfectly complemented by a rich, flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore recipes guarantee a delicious and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let the magic of slow cooking work its wonders.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - an easy crockpot meal loaded with tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms

Provided by Kelly Kwok

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 skinless chicken thighs (I used bone-in)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
½ medium white onion (chopped)
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2-4 Kalamata olives (optional)
½ cup chopped kale (stems removed)
2 teaspoons corn starch plus 3 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish (optional))
grated Parmesan cheese (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large non-tick skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to slow cooker. Alternatively, if pressed for time, skip browning and add chicken straight to a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the garlic, onion, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine. **(Do not worry if the mixture looks dry, the tomatoes will release more liquid as this cooks - if you like this dish more saucy or soup-y - you can add 1/2 cup chicken broth or water)
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • minutes prior to serving, stir in the olives, kale and corn starch / water slurry into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on HIGH, or until sauce thickens up slightly and kale is wilted.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil leaves and taste and season with additional salt or black pepper, as needed.
  • Serve hot over pasta, zucchini noodles, rice or your favorite sides and top with grated parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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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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 & BACON CACCIATORE



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By using a whole chicken and freezing leftovers this tasty supper is extra penny-friendly

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large chicken , roughly 1.8kg-2.2kg, jointed into 8 pieces
6 rashers streaky bacon , chopped
2 onions , sliced
2 rosemary sprigs
x cans plum tomatoes
2 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
500ml chicken stock
small bunch parsley , chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole dish. Brown the chicken, a few pieces at a time, until skin is golden on all sides. As each piece is done, lift out onto a plate. Turn the heat down and add the bacon. Cook gently so some of the fat melts into the pan and keep going until the bacon crisps. Lift out with a slotted spoon and put with the chicken pieces, then add the onions and rosemary to the casserole. Fry for 5-10 mins until the onions have softened, then return the chicken and bacon, along with the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, stock and seasoning.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 40-50 mins until the chicken is tender - check one of the thigh or leg joints as they will take longer to cook. Stir in the parsley, if using, check the seasoning again and serve with mash, pasta or rice if eating straight away. Otherwise, cool and chill for up to 24 hrs. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then bring out to room temperature the next day if not fully defrosted. Tip back into a saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and gently cook until chicken is piping hot. Don't boil or the chicken may toughen up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

MUSHROOM CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Jane Bone from Cape Coral, Florida gives an Italian treatment to chicken by slow-cooking it in a zesty tomato sauce and serving it over spaghetti. "It's great for company because it frees up time to spend with guests. Toss a salad and you're ready to eat," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine or chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, wine, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut or frozen vegetables.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can substitute pancetta or prosciutto.
  • You can use any type of mushrooms you like, but cremini or shiitake mushrooms work well in this recipe.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook this recipe in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over low heat for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve this dish with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms and Bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and bacon. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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