Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce with sweet peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and briny olives. A spoonful of pesto rounds everything out with herbal depth and a silky finish. It’s a comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends when you want rustic Italian flavors with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 18 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the slow cooker on High.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, tomato paste, and chicken bouillon. Trim the chicken as needed; sprinkle it with the Italian herb blend.
- 3
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Brown the chicken breasts, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Move the chicken to the slow cooker, including any juices that collected.
- 4
Add the bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the skillet, adding more olive oil if necessary. Cook and stir until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the tomato mixture and bring it to a boil. Simmer until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the olives; transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- 6
Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook until the chicken is very tender, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours. Stir the pesto and sugar into the chicken mixture; cook for 30 minutes more.
- Calories 478.16 kcal High 24%
- Protein 32.81 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 51.41 g 19%
- Total Fat 13.85 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.8 mg High 25%
- Sodium 962.22 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 10.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 95.05 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 337.36 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 130.09 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 69.11 mg Good Source 77%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 38 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bell Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 478.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bell Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore?
- About 6 hrs 38 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 18 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore healthy?
- Elise's Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 478.16 calories and 32.81 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 962.22 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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