Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

As slow cooker recipes go this is one of the more straightforward ones. With minimal preparation and maximum flavour. Great with pasta or a salad. 

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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makes 6 servings

4 teaspoons olive oil

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salt

black pepper

1/2 green pepper, sliced

1/2 red pepper, sliced 

1/2 yellow pepper, sliced

1 cup onion, sliced

20 grape tomatoes

1 1/2 cups water

1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour

2 teaspoons roasted garlic and pepper seasoning

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add half of the chicken to the fry pan; cook for 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove the cooked chicken pieces to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. 

Add the bell peppers, onion and grape tomatoes to the slow cooker. In a medium bowl combine the water, flour, garlic seasoning, cumin, oregano and paprika and mix well; add to the slow cooker. Top with the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or HIGH for 4 to 4 1/2 hours. 

Despite the weather and recent current events, I hope everyone had a good weekend! 
- JD 

Crock Pot • The Original Slow Cooker • Bowls

At the turn of the New Year, I read an article about how we should be using slow cookers more as they are efficient and use up less energy. Nothing beats a delicious slow cooked meal that takes minimal effort. 

As typical as these cookbooks are, there are some tasty recipes waiting to be tried. Large glossy photos and one pages recipes to inspire you to dust off that slow cooker and get simmering. These recipes suggest efficiently cooked meals served in a bowl. Which is right on trend with current foodies. 

A variety of recipes for beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian, chicken and turkey as well as side dishes and delicious desserts. All complete with helpful slow cooking tips. I hope that the following recipe will tempt and inspire you. 

Chicken Cacciatore
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Makes 6 servings

4 teaspoons olive oil
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup onion, sliced
14 grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Hot cooked noodles or rice, optional


1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add half of chicken to skillet; cook 4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove to large plate. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chicken.

2. Add bell peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes to Crock-Pot® slow Cooker. Combine water, flour, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and ground red pepper in medium bowl; mix well. Add to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Top with chicken. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Serve with noodles, if desired. 


Hope everyone has been having a good week so far. - JD