Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

By kscribner

prep time 15 min
total time 8 hr 15 min
makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 3 lb. mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup each red and green pepper strips
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until each piece is browned on both sides.

PLACE mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with chicken. Combine tomatoes, salt and thyme; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).

SERVE chicken mixture over rice.