Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 7/29/2011

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Cacciatore is Italian for "hunter." Did you know that the original Chicken Cacciatore, or "hunter's stew," contained chicken, mushrooms and spices. Added flavor could come from garlic and onions. Tomatoes and tomato sauce are today's common variations. The chicken is easier to eat when it is not falling off the bone, and the Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker is ideal for the slow blending of flavors. Once your prep work is done, all that's left is to set the table and collect the compliments.

  • Servings: Serves 8
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: EntrĂ©e

Ingredients

1/4 cup all purpose flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 large chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 cups canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup white wine
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced thick

Directions

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken thighs in flour mixture and transfer pieces to a plate.

Heat a 12" Calphalon nonstick omelette pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute or until hot. Add chicken to pan and brown on all sides; transfer browned chicken to slow cooker crock. Add onions, garlic, peppers, thyme, tomatoes, stock, wine and a pinch of salt and pepper to crock. Cover with lid and cook 3 hours on High. Remove lid, add mushrooms and continue to cook for 30 minutes on High. Remove sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Reseason sauce with salt and pepper and serve chicken with cooked rice or noodles.
Serves 8.

This recipe is ideal for the Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker.