Description
This easy slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore is rich, hearty, and full of comforting flavors. With tender chicken, marinara sauce, and veggies simmered low and slow, it’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 28 oz Rao’s Marinara sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix marinara sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and red wine (if using). Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Optional: Stir in heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a creamy twist.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. To make it dairy-free, skip the cream. This dish freezes well for future meals and can be made ahead for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg