Chicken Cacciatore : Slow Cooker/Crock-Pot Recipe

I do hope you enjoyed a happy and peaceful Sunday. Many thanks to those of you who left good wishes on yesterdays post. I spent some time relaxing with a good book and of course a few cups of tea, my favourite beverage 😊

In todays post I'm sharing this traditional chicken stew, which is rich and full of flavour. It uses classic Italian ingredients such as the herbs and olives. Adding lots of vegetables means only a small amount of meat is needed per person, but the sauce is generous so if you want to stretch it a bit further, just add a few more chicken thighs.

Ingredients

Serves Six (adjust as necessary)
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, sliced
6 large boneless chicken thighs, skin removed
2 red, orange or yellow peppers, cut into big chunks
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
150ml/5fl oz chicken stock, made with 1 stock cube
2 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp wine or balsamic vinegar
75g/2¾oz olives, stones removed and drained
salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve - choices could be
Freshly cooked pasta, potatoes or cheesy polenta

Carrot and Swede Mash
Freshly cooked green vegetables or salad

Method
1. Turn the slow cooker to the High setting to heat up. Add all of the ingredients with a really good grinding of fresh black pepper and some salt.
2. Cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours until the chicken is really tender. As it cooks, the meat should have broken down into smaller chunks but, if not, break the thighs into pieces with a spoon.
3. Serve with your choice e.g. pasta, potatoes or cheesy polenta, carrot and swede mash and green vegetables or salad.

From an idea seen here

A slow cooker, also known as a crock-pot, is a countertop electrical cooking appliance that simmers food at a lower temperature over a long period of time. It is designed to use moist heat to cook food, making it ideal for tenderizing large cuts of meat and preparing stews and soups.

Don't have a slow cooker, have a look at this delicious Chicken and Pepper Cacciatore recipe here which is cooked in a 'normal' oven.

 ~ Christmas is getting closer ~

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan