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

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 leaf

Preparation

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.