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by Stacy  26 Comments

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

I’m a lover of all foods Italian….unless they include fish. Or cabbage. Or bleu cheese. So, let’s just say I love all Italian foods except Italian Fish Bleu Cheese Cabbage Casserole. Moving on! Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious dish. Putting it in the crock pot can only make it better….and easier. It’s a win-win. That’s Amore!

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everythign in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

You’ll need chicken thighs (boneless), green pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, onion, chicken broth, salt, pepper, arrowroot powder, water, and garlic. Put your chicken in the bottom of your crock pot. You will want to butter it first – the crock, not the chicken…..although, adding butter can only make it better. I forgot to grease my crock and it was rather difficult to clean. Uh, oops? I’m always doing stuff like that. I should just tape butter to my head so I won’t forget. Adding butter can only make me better. Right?

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everythign in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

I pulled out some frozen pepper for this dish. I buy a ton during pepper season and then chop them up to have whenever I need them. They come in handy often…..especially since I tend to buy peppers, put them in the veggie drawer and then let them grow mold. Uh, oops?

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everythign in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

In order to make the paste mix up a bit better, go ahead and whisk it together with your chicken broth. Otherwise you’ll have a huge clump of tomato paste in your crock that you can’t get stirred in. No good.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everythign in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

For this to be an Italian dish of course we need garlic and Italian seasoning. You also need salt and pepper. I won’t tell you that I took this photo three times because first I forgot the garlic, second I forgot the pepper, and third, the lid of the garlic powder was dirty so I had to wash it off and re-take it. But, I’m not going to tell you that part.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

On top of the chicken, put the pepper and onion. Then, pour your tomato chicken broth over top of that. Sprinkle the seasonings next and finally top it all off with your diced tomatoes, juice included. 

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

The sun was weird the day I took these photos, so I just went with it. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours. 

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

About 7 hours into this business, make a paste from your arrowroot powder and water. I like arrowroot powder better than cornstarch as a thickener. Plus, those with corn allergies can use it happily. And yes, I do regularly use Annie’s utensils to cook with.  Stir the mixture into your Cacciatore and let it continue to cook the last hour. It’ll get nice and thick. It’s a beautiful thing.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

After 8 hours, you’ll have a nice thick sauce and very tender chicken. See! It was superb! (I just wanted a reason to say superb). And the house smelled like Italy – or what I think Italy would smell like. I probably won’t ever see (or smell) Italy unless I can figure out a way to get there that doesn’t involve a plane or boat.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

I served ours over a bed of whole wheat penne pasta. Even Annie ate it – and that’s a thumbs up for me! Crock on!

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Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  1. Place chicken in the bottom of your greased crock pot.
  2. Combine the tomato paste and chicken broth in a small bowl.
  3. Next layer the onion, green pepper, tomato paste mixture, and seasonings over your chicken.
  4. Top with the diced tomatoes.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  6. After 7 hours, combine the arrowroot and water. Stir into chicken mixture and cover. Finish the last hour of cooking.
  7. Serve over rice or pasta.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore. Just throw everything in the crockpot for an easy dinner!

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  1. Sophie says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:44 am

    Just found you on Pinterest tonight. Looking forward to trying out your yummy-looking, frugal recipes. Now that it’s cooler out, I like to cook more-esp. in the crockpot 🙂

    Reply
  2. laura killelea says

    June 25, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    What is arrowroot? What would be a good substitute for it?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      June 26, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      It’s a thickening agent. You could sub cornstarch in equal amounts. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janna says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I was wondering how many chicken breasts I should use in the recipe? I can’t wait to try this !

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 29, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      It calls for 1 1/2 pounds of chicken thighs…but any cut of chicken would work.

      Reply
  4. Duane Thompson says

    January 8, 2015 at 1:33 am

    I am a homeschooling dad and just happened to stumble across your site. I will be trying several of your crock pot recipes through the rest of this week. Do these recipes use fresh chicken (vs. frozen)? Some of the photos show fresh pieces but I want to make sure. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 8, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      I always thaw meat before I cook it. 🙂 But frozen chicken is fine.

      Reply
  5. sroc says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Hi everyone. This sounds so yummy! I just got a crock pot for Christmas! I want to try it, but dumb questions: what is THM compliant and S meal and E meal, & what is and where is glucomannan and xanthan gum found? What are their purposes for this recipe or any recipe? Thanks y’all!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 4, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Those are updates for some of my friends who are on the Trim Healthy Mama diet. Those ingredients are not needed. You can stick with original recipe and forget all the special coding. 🙂

      Reply
      • Janna says

        April 29, 2015 at 4:28 pm

        How many breasts should I use for this recipe?

        Reply
        • Stacy says

          April 29, 2015 at 7:49 pm

          You would still use 1 1/2 pounds of breast instead of thighs.

          Reply
  6. Tracy says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Hi Stacy – would chicken thighs with bone and skin work? That’s what I have on hand. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 31, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  7. DeborahBee says

    September 2, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Stacy, do you think gluccie would work in place of arrowroot? I am out of arrowroot and have tons of gluccomannan.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 2, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      Sure – arrowroot isn’t on plan anyway. 🙂 And if you’ll look at the very bottom of the recipe, you can always read my THM tweaks.

      Reply
  8. RD Shugart says

    June 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    This may sound weird, but could I do this on the stove top? My crockpot is occupied making bone broth right now …

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      June 10, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      Sure! I even have a post about that. 🙂

      Reply
      • Diane Hazeu says

        September 2, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        I have made this in the electric frying pan which works very well and still makes it tender and yummy

        Reply
        • Julie Chittock says

          September 22, 2017 at 8:26 pm

          Great tip – thanks Diane!
          Julie, HH Team

          Reply
  9. angela says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for posting, This was super easy to whip up and smells wonderful!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 5, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      I hope you just love it!

      Reply
  10. Stacy says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Great!!!

    Reply
  11. Stacy says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    🙂 Mine is working too….but on a new recipe. Does your house smell as good as mine??

    Reply
  12. Erin@TheHumbledHomemaker says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    This looks delicious! I’ve been using another crock pot cacciatore recipe, but this one looks…ahem…better! We love some peppers at this house! Good thing, too–b/c it seems to be the only veggie we can successfully grow a lot of! Oh–and I let them get moldy, too. Getting better at it, though! So glad they freeze so well!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 12, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      Well, my mold grows better than YOUR mold. HA! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Stacy says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    🙂 Love you Nikki! You’re going to do so well on this new diet! I have faith in you. 🙂

    Reply


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