Tia's Crock Pot Spicy Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Tia's Crock Pot Spicy Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1133.98-1360.77 g skinless chicken breasts, with ribs, washed and dried; 0.5 ml red pepper flakes; black pepper, to taste; 14.78 ml of minced garlic (or more if desired); 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed; 226.79 g fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 4.92 ml italian seasoning; 2 (1474.17 g) jar pasta sauce (I use Classico spicy red pepper and their spicy basil combined); 425.24 g can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1.23 ml Old Bay Seasoning; 6-7 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; 4.92 ml Pickapeppa Sauce (optional); 1 small zucchini, diced (optional); 59.14 ml red wine (optional); 59.16 ml chilled butter; 59.14 ml half-and-half or 59.14 ml whipping cream; 118.29 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Thea

"I made this up out of several different recipes. Since we love things fairly spicy it took humdrum to very nice spice!!! Note that I do not brown chicken first...just toss it in the crock pot. Also...I am not very good about measuring...although since zaar membership I am trying harder....so always taste to decide if you need more of a spice. I am also not sure of the crock pot cooking time as I am at home checking it and stirring occasionally...will try and get that down better next time I make it. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 6hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 20
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1133.98-1360.77 g skinless chicken breasts, with ribs, washed and dried
0.5 ml red pepper flakes
black pepper, to taste
14.78 ml of minced garlic (or more if desired)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
226.79 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4.92 ml italian seasoning
2 (1474.17 g) jar pasta sauce (I use Classico spicy red pepper and their spicy basil combined)
425.24 g can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
1 bay leaf
1.23 ml Old Bay Seasoning
6-7 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
4.92 ml Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)
1 small zucchini, diced (optional)
59.14 ml red wine (optional)
59.16 ml chilled butter
59.14 ml half-and-half or 59.14 ml whipping cream
118.29 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese

directions

Place chicken in crock pot bone side up.
Add all seasonings and vegetables on top of chicken, including the optionals if using stop at the butter.
Then add the 2 jars of pasta sauce on top. I cook on high for 3-4 hours depending on how thick the chicken breasts are, stirring occasionally.
When the internal temperature reaches 180°F using a meat thermometer, I remove the chicken and debone, placing meat back into the sauce.
I then add the butter, whipping cream and continue to cook for another hour on warm.
About 10 minutes before serving, I add the parmesan cheese.
Serve over pasta or I use extra wide egg noodles with warm crusty bread!

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Reviews

WOW - this is fantastic!! We love spicy and this fit the bill. I used boneless skinless breasts, otherwise made just as specified. I thought the cooking time was right on, and I loved that it's a true one-pot dish - just throw everything in the pot and let it go. We just loved this dish - thanks for sharing the recipe!

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