Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This is a yummy simple recipe comfort food at its finest.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  kraft zesty  Italian dressing
• 3  lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1  medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 1/2 each

• 1  medium red bell pepper, and
• 1  green pepper, cut into strips
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  cups  canned crushed tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4  cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked

Directions

1. HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 minute on each side or until browned on both sides.
2. PLACE mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with the chicken. Combine tomatoes, salt and thyme; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours).
3. COOK rice as directed on package. Serve chicken mixture over the rice.