Entrees
Chicken Cacciatore
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Chicken Cacciatore
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional information per serving ( based on 6 servings): Calories 599
(37% from fat)
carb. 25g
pro. 61g
fat 23g
sat. fat 6g
chol. 204mg
sod. 571mg
calc. 93mg
fiber 5g
(37% from fat)
carb. 25g
pro. 61g
fat 23g
sat. fat 6g
chol. 204mg
sod. 571mg
calc. 93mg
fiber 5g
Ingredients
12 ounces yellow onion, peeled and cut vertically into ½-inch thick slices1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut in ½-inch-thick slices lengthwise5 garlic cloves, peeled2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained, juices discarded¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup white vermouth or other dry white wine1½ teaspoons oregano1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces portobello mushrooms, cut into ½-inch-thick slices1 bay leafPreparation
- Place the onions, peppers, garlic, drained tomatoes, tomato paste, vermouth, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Trim chicken thighs of visible fat. Toss in flour to coat lightly – discard excess flour. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch Cuisinart® nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side until brown. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Add
- Cook the portobello mushrooms in a single layer until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side, with the remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add the browned portobello mushrooms to the vegetable mixture.
- Arrange half the chicken thighs in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart® Slow Cooker. Top with half the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Tuck bay leaf into the center of the mixture. Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 8 hours and press Low; slow cooker will automatically switch to Warm when cook- ing time has elapsed. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.