Creamy Chicken or Pork Cacciatore in Crock Pot

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Creamy Chicken or Pork Cacciatore in Crock Pot - A Hearty Italian-American Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hrs 10 min

Ready In

8 hrs 25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 celery ribs , chopped
1 green pepper , chopped
1 cup mushroom , chopped
1 carrot , chopped
1 cup olive , cut in half
3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
1 can tomatoes , undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon liquid gravy browner
1/4 cup instant mashed potatoes
pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
409
Sugar
6g
Fat
18g
Cacciatore is a traditional Italian-American recipe that has been passed down for generations. This hearty and comforting dish is named after the Italian word for hunter, as it was traditionally made with wild game. Today, it is typically made with chicken or pork. The ingredients of this recipe are combined in a slow cooker to create a delicious pasta sauce that will have your taste buds screaming for more. The cooking process is straightforward, and the result is a mouth-watering and well-balanced hearty meal that will fill you up and keep you satisfied.

Instructions

1.In a crockpot, add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, mushroom, and carrot.
2.Add the halved olives.
3.Layer the skinless chicken pieces or pork on top of the vegetables.
4.Pour the canned tomatoes and their juice over everything in the crockpot. Add tomato paste.
5.Mix salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and Old Bay Seasoning together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of everything in the crockpot.
6.Add chicken broth and liquid gravy browner to the crockpot. Mix everything well.
7.Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
8.In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of instant mashed potatoes with half a cup of water and mix well. Add the mashed potatoes to the crockpot and stir well. Cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9.Serve over hot pasta and enjoy.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

The Cacciatore sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

This recipe can be easily doubled or halved for a larger or smaller crowd.

CONS

The sauce can be quite oily due to the olives and should be skimmed before serving.

This dish can lead to a lot of dishes to wash after cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and low in sugar and carbs.
The vegetables provide an excellent source of fiber and vitamins.
Olive oil is one of the main ingredients and is rich in healthy fats that lower the risk of heart disease.

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