Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker
Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker delivers tender boneless chicken gently braised in a robust marinara accented with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and garlic. Italian herbs deepen the savory sauce while a hint of red pepper adds warmth. Ideal for weeknights or casual dinners, it’s a comforting, saucy dish perfect over pasta, polenta, or rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken into a slow cooker.
- 3
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low until the chicken is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- Calories 452.01 kcal High 23%
- Protein 60.19 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 37.34 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.92 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.22 mg High 47%
- Sodium 922.39 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 7.97 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 18.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.4 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.6 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1324.29 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 72.74 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 12.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 452.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker?
- About 6 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker healthy?
- Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 452.01 calories and 60.19 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 922.39 mg (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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