Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
with zucchini noodles / lemony asparagus
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian dish that is hearty and satisfying served over zucchini "noodles" with simple pan-seared asparagus on the side. The slow cooker allows chicken thighs to get super tender while they cook in a flavorful tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore:
- Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
- Bell peppers, any color - 1 , chopped
- Garlic - 6 cloves , chopped
- Tomatoes, crushed (28 oz / 794 g) - 1 can
- Italian seasoning - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Oregano, dried - 1/2 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless - 1 lb
Zucchini “Noodles”:
- Zucchini - 1 lb , spiralized, sliced into noodles with a peeler, or sliced
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Lemony Asparagus:
- Asparagus - 12 oz , trimmed
- Pine nuts (opt) - 2 Tbsp (sub chopped walnuts or pecans)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
404
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
19g
29%
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Saturated Fat
3g
15%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
142mg
47%
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Sodium
970mg
40%
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Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
31%
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Sugars
15g
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Protein
37g
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Prep
- Onions / Bell peppers - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Slow cook chicken - Chop garlic. Combine garlic, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (including liquid), Italian seasoning, salt, oregano and red pepper flakes in the bowl of a slow cooker. Nestle chicken thighs in the sauce. Cook chicken until tender and easily shredded with a fork, low for 7 to 8 hours (or high for 4 to 5 hours).
- Asparagus - Trim asparagus. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
- Zucchini - Turn zucchini into 'noodles' with a spiralizer or peel off strips with a peeler.
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Make
- Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat. Toast pine nuts for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside.
- Return pan to medium-high heat and add oil (portion for the asparagus). Add asparagus and saute for 4 to 8 minutes, until tender but still crunchy. Season with some salt and transfer to a serving dish. Top with lemon juice and pine nuts.
- While asparagus is cooking, heat a second skillet over medium heat. Add oil (portion for the zucchini ) and zucchini with a sprinkle of salt. Saute until zucchini is tender, ~2 minutes for zucchini noodles and 4 minutes for zucchini slices.
- Taste chicken and sauce; season with some salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken and sauce over zucchini noodles. Enjoy with asparagus on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
404
Just a moment...
% Daily Value
Total Fat
19g
29%
Just a moment...
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
Just a moment...
Cholesterol
142mg
47%
Just a moment...
Sodium
970mg
40%
Just a moment...
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Just a moment...
Dietary Fiber
8g
31%
Just a moment...
Sugars
15g
Just a moment...
Protein
37g
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