by THEYUMMYBOWL
This slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe is a classic Italian dish consisting of a tomato-based sauce, tender chicken, olives, and heart vegetables such as bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms.
1. Dry rub the chicken with seasonings. If using thighs with skin on then you can pan seared the chicken over medium-high heat until a golden brown crust forms but not cook the chicken all the way through. This is optional.
1. Cut all the veggies roughly, you need larger chunks. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, wine into slow cooker.
1. Place the chicken in the crock pot. Top with chopped veggies, bay leaf and fresh herbs. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
1. Serve with more fresh herbs such as fresh parsley, mashed potatoes or rice.