Chicken Cacciatore

I like this over rice, filling and inexpensive.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt, plus
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (5 count) package chicken thighs, about 2 to 3 pounds
• 3  tablespoons  pure olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb button mushroom, quartered
• 1  green pepper, sliced
• 1  yellow onion, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  red chili pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  cup red wine

Directions

1. Combine flour, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a flat dish or pie plate. Dredge chicken thighs lightly in flour mixture, patting off excess. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil, when oil is hot add chicken, browning on both sides, about 5 minutes.
2. In the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker add, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic, carrot, tomatoes, chili flakes, remaining salt and pepper, basil and parsley. Add chicken, chicken broth and wine. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 to 6 hours.