Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

photo by:kraft

Tomatoes and chicken simmer along with fresh onions, garlic and peppers in the slow cooker, just waiting to be amazing as soon as you walk in the door.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

6 hr 15 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

1/4

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

lb. mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks

1/2

lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

large onion, coarsely chopped

1/2

cup each red and green pepper strips

clove garlic, minced

can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes

tsp. dried thyme leaves

cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

It's for dipping and dunking and mixing-upping. And yes, for salad too.

Make It

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until evenly browned on all sides.

PLACE mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with chicken. Combine tomatoes and thyme; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).

SERVE chicken mixture over rice.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Cooking Know-How

Taking the lid off your slow cooker for even just a minute reduces the heat and extends the cooking time. Lift the lid only if instructed to do so in the recipe.

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blue.grotto

posted:9/25/2011

I love this recipe! Every time I make chicken it seems to turn out terrible, so I usually stick to my boneless skinless chicken breasts. But these thighs and drumsticks are something that I wouldn't be at all ashamed to serve to some dinner guests. They were very tasty. Do note, however, that the chicken falls off the bone VERY easily. When transporting drumsticks from the slow cooker to the plate they sometimes fell apart. I enjoyed this, as I just easily threw out the bones and had a mess of yummy chicken on my plate, but others may prefer their chicken to remain more intact. If that is the case I may consider staying on the low end of the cooking time.

mln2603

posted:9/22/2011

We did not like this recipe at all. Very disappointing after waiting all day for it to cook. Very bland..... will not make again.

tracie251

posted:9/18/2011

Quick and easy! I omit the mushrooms because my boys won't eat them & cheat and use roasted red peppers&garlic from a jar to save some prep time.

a cook

posted:9/7/2011

Easy to make and is very yummy!!!

pilotbaby

posted:5/9/2011

Pretty lackluster for taste. I think the recipe is a bit too diluted. Will not be making again.

BarbaraFaust

posted:4/7/2011

This was easy and delicious. I will definitely make this again.

lola49k

posted:4/2/2011

I used chicken thighs with the skin removed. After reading some other comments, I marinated the chicken overnight in extra salad dressing. That may have helped give the chicen some taste, but the onions were uncooked tasting and probably should have been sauted with the chicken. Overall, I agree with the earlier reviewer who descibed this as chicken in a watery, gloppy mess. I will not make this again.

Tinag1616

posted:2/6/2011

This is an excellent recipe that the whole family loves. It also makes enough for 2 meals for a family of four. It is quick and easy to follow. I've made it for company and it has been a huge success. Serve with pasta and a loaf of crusty bread.

shellbird79

posted:1/17/2011

Made with skinless chicken breasts and served with whole wheat rice. Added a sprinkle of cheese on top. It was delicious!

bride724

posted:12/15/2010

Husband and I both loved this recipe. It is gluten free! I didn't brown the chicken before putting it in the slow cooker. It was awesome :)