Who says complex, impressive dishes have to be complicated? Sure, anyone can throw some chicken/meat into a crock-pot and call it a meal, but why not get creative with the ingredients to mimic restaurant favorites?
I went to work to create an easy, crock-pot version of the traditional favorite, Chicken Cacciatore. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
You’ll need:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 package of fresh mushrooms (I used baby bellas)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (2 minced, two whole)
- 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
First, pan-sear chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Chicken does not need to be completely cooked-through, just seared.
Put the chicken into the crockpot.
Pour the pasta sauce on top and add all of the other ingredients into the pot.
Let sit 8 hours on low. When you are ready to eat, stir the contents of the pot and serve.
I like to top mine with mozzarella cheese, and I normally serve this with some fresh Italian bread — it’s perfect for dipping into the extra sauce.
ENJOY!
What is your favorite fancy meal to simplify in the crock-pot?
Yumm! Your cacciatore looks delicious! I love using my slow cooker. It’s not fancy, but I make a mean pulled pork! Have a great Monday
That sounds great!! Crock pots are amazingness. I like to make buffalo chicken dip.. ok, not fancy but delicious nonetheless!
I have a crock pot that I have rarely used…since becoming vegetarian, I find that there aren’t as many slow cooker recipes that appeal to me! Your chicken looks fabulous though!
I have to say pulled pork is my favorite crock pot meal
It reminds me of Texas BBQ
I love how crock pots are making a comeback! Great recipe =)
this sounds so good! i wonder if you could sub beans or something instead of chicken…?
Yum, this looks delish! Thanks for sharing!
Mmmm.
I like making steel-cut oats in the crockpot. Soup/stew is really good too. But I think I make oats the most! You can make a week’s worth of servings overnight and just put the rest in the fridge.
That looks delicious! I have a crock pot, but I haven’t used it yet. I’m afraid to leave it on while I’m gone. Do you ever have any concerns?
Seriously, how does melting mozz on top of anything instantly make it 1000x more appealing? AMAZIN.
oooh that looks delicious! YUM!!!!
Can you believe I’ve never had a crock-pot meal?
I make that chicken recipe in the crockpot all the time! I love it!