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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:8 hrsTotal Time:8 hrs 25 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:8 hrsTotal Time:8 hrs 25 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings

Prep Time:25 mins

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:8 hrs

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:8 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs 25 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Yield:8 servings

Yield:

8 servings

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil2cupschopped red bell peppers2cupschopped yellow onion8ouncescremini mushrooms, halved½teaspoonkosher salt, divided3tablespoonsall-purpose flour1tablespoontomato paste3tablespoonsminced garlic¼cupchopped fresh oregano½teaspooncrushed red pepper½cupred wine4poundsbone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed1(28 ounce) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes1cupunsalted chicken broth¼cupdrained capers¼cuppitted Kalamata olives3cupswater1 ⅓cupsuncooked instant polenta¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese¼cuptorn fresh basil

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Ingredients

2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil

2cupschopped red bell peppers

2cupschopped yellow onion

8ouncescremini mushrooms, halved

½teaspoonkosher salt, divided

3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1tablespoontomato paste

3tablespoonsminced garlic

¼cupchopped fresh oregano

½teaspooncrushed red pepper

½cupred wine

4poundsbone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

1(28 ounce) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes

1cupunsalted chicken broth

¼cupdrained capers

¼cuppitted Kalamata olives

3cupswater

1 ⅓cupsuncooked instant polenta

¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

¼cuptorn fresh basil

DirectionsHeat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add flour, tomato paste, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, for 30 seconds.Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, broth and capers. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board; let cool for 5 minutes. Remove bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in olives and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm.Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in polenta; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Serve the chicken and sauce over the polenta, topped with basil.TipsEquipment: 6-qt. slow cookerOriginally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add flour, tomato paste, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, for 30 seconds.Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, broth and capers. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board; let cool for 5 minutes. Remove bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in olives and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm.Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in polenta; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Serve the chicken and sauce over the polenta, topped with basil.TipsEquipment: 6-qt. slow cooker

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add flour, tomato paste, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, for 30 seconds.

Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, broth and capers. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.

Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board; let cool for 5 minutes. Remove bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in olives and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in polenta; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Serve the chicken and sauce over the polenta, topped with basil.

Tips

Equipment: 6-qt. slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)448Calories14gFat39gCarbs38gProtein

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