Fabulous Food Friday - Chicken Cacciatore

I was looking through a Taste of Home Magazine for a quick and easy meal and came across this slow cooker recipe.  It is simply delicious!   J

 

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6 Servings

Prep Time:   20 minutes

Cook Time:   4 hours

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag.  Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.  In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides.
• Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.  Top with onions, green pepper and mushrooms.  In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano and basil; pour over vegetables.  Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender.  Serve with cheese. 

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