Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Wine
Description
Stemming from one family's traditional recipes, this spicy chicken cacciatore with wine is simple and easy to make in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 1/2 cups red wine
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1 large onion, coarsely chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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7 tablespoons minced garlic
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3 tablespoons red pepper flakes, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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3/4 cup white sugar, or to taste
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2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
Directions
1
The night before cooking, layer ingredients into a slow cooker in the following order: chicken, wine, onion, bell peppers, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes, sugar, and tomato sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator so chicken can soak up the wine, 8 hours to overnight.
2
The next morning, remove from the refrigerator and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 6 hours. Remove chicken and shred meat with 2 forks; return meat to the cooker.
3
Cook on High with lid slightly off to allow juices to evaporate and sauce to condense, about 2 more hours.