Make Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Tonight

The hearty Italian classic, simplified.

This post is brought to you in partnership with Hunt’s. 

Chicken cacciatore is a timeless crowd-pleaser (and one of my most popular recipes!). It’s a saucy delight that delivers bold flavors with simple ingredients and little effort. The name of this rustic, rib-sticking stew means “hunter-style,” a reference to the fact that the dish used to be prepared by hunters out in the field using nothing but a low fire, a sturdy pot, and that day’s catch! Today, that role is usually played by the humble chicken, but the hearty flavor remains the same. 

<the< span=””>This recipe makes the classic braise even easier with a slow cooker, which takes the long cooking time out of the oven and off of your mind. A can of Hunt’s fire-roasted tomatoes adds the smoky essence of that traditional hunter’s fire without the fuss, and a parmesan rind gives the stew a boost of umami goodness. Served on its own or with a loaf of crusty bread, it’s a hearty dinner for hunters of all ages.</the<>