Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 , bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (5 to 6 ounces each), trimmed of any yellow or white fat (see note); , Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil, plus more as needed; 1 1/4 pounds, cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (see note); 2 , medium onions, halved and sliced thin; 4 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons); 1 1/2 cups, dry red wine; 1 (28-ounce) can, crushed tomatoes; 2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 ounce, dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 , bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 (12-ounce) jar, roasted red pepper, rinsed and cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup, minced fresh parsley leaves

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Poultry
Chicken
Vegetables
Slow Cooker

Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian stew in which chicken is combined with earthy mushrooms, tomatoes, red wine, and plenty of garlic. We wondered if this homey comfort food could be prepared successfully in a slow cooker.

SERVES 6

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