Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

By dpearce

Ingredients

• 1 package chicken breasts (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed, trimmed of excess fat
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cups canned diced or crushed tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place flour on a plate. Coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 12 minutes or until browned, turning halfway.

2. Remove chicken from skillet and place in slow cooker bowl. Place mushrooms in skillet; cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes.

3. Place mushrooms in slow cooker, and add green pepper, onion, carrot, tomatoes, wine and Italian seasoning. Cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 hours or LOW for 5 hours. Stir in basil, pepper and salt and serve immediately