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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patricia2161

posted:12/18/2008

I left out mushrooms and this was great I also used fresh thyme 'cause I had it...great the only thing I will do next time is to bump up the other veggies ^_^

Nassu123

posted:12/11/2008

This was so easy and really really good. The flavor was just wonderful. I served over buttermilk mashed potatoes.

mizzwilliams33

posted:12/3/2008

I make this about once a month, usually by my family's request. I usually use a little extra Italian dressing and a little cornstarch & water to thicken the sauce at the end...but there are NEVER any leftovers. Everyone gets into the clean plate club---and my husband is a meat & potatoes kind of man so that speaks volumes to how good this recipe really is.

dhygirl

posted:12/1/2008

I really enjoyed this! I modified it to my personal preference and based on some of the other comments. I used boneless chicken breasts and prepared them the night before. I also added a little olive oil to the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a little extra italian dressing, and added a small can of tomatoe sauce. And I used one yellow pepper and one green. The chicken shred easy to serve and there was plenty for leftovers!

molliejoy

posted:11/22/2008

It was okay, but there was not enough sauce and the chicken just wasn't tasty enough. Not terrible but not worth making again.

aswaid

posted:11/20/2008

It's great for family gatherings where you can throw it together in morning and let it cook all day until you're ready to eat.

a cook

posted:11/20/2008

This recipe was just OK. If I made it again I would add more Italian dressing or just more seasonings in general.

BAB1947

posted:11/4/2008

Very easy to make. Will certainly make again.

Egway

posted:10/8/2008

Excellent recipe...my 2 year niece who is really picky with food dug right into it. It tasted really great!

a cook

posted:10/7/2008

I was very surprised at how good this dish was. Everyone ate it all up and the next night I used the left overs and turned it into a pasta dish. Great Recipe!