GARDEN CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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Here's the perfect Italian meal to serve company. While simmering, it frees you up to visit with your guests and always receives rave reviews! I like to serve it with hot cooked pasta, a tossed salad and a dry red wine. Mangia! -Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine green peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, broth, wine, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until chicken is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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