Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Chef #494084's Note:

Got this recipe from my grocery store, Wegmans. I haven't made this yet but the reviews at their site are out of this world!

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 lbs chicken breast halves , Drums and Thighs, cut split breasts in half
• 4 tablespoons pan searing flour (as needed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 8 ounces bell peppers , sliced
• 8 ounces onions , sliced
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 24 ounces italian classics seasoned tomato sauce (Prepared Foods)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Dust chicken with pan searing flour.
2. Heat oil on MEDIUM in large braising pan; add chicken. Brown lightly on all sides, 8-10 minute Transfer chicken to slow cooker. Discard all but 1 Tbsp oil.
3. Add garlic, mushrooms, peppers and onions to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 min, until vegetables soften slightly. Add wine; cook 1-2 minute Add Italian seasoning and tomato sauce; stir. Bring to simmer and remove from heat.
4. Add sauce mixture carefully to slow cooker. Cover; cook 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-7 hours on LOW. Season to taste with salt and pepper.