Traditionally you would use bone in chicken pieces like drum sticks and thighs
for this dish. I just cook with what's in the freezer. There is no quick
dash to the grocery store when it's 35 miles away! I used two diced
chicken breasts, about a pound and a half of meat. And since this is crock pot style and supposed to be EASY there is no dredging the chicken in flour and searing in a skillet of hot butter or oil... although I am sure that would be delicious if you're up for the extra work!
Thanks Google images for this picture. There are over 6 pages of chicken cacciatori pictures, so why take my own?? :P
3 lbs chicken pieces, thighs and drum sticks
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 can of Italian style diced tomatoes undrained
6 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil (we have basil in a squeeze tube, its amazing!!)
1/2 teaspoon celery powder
1-2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Dump all into crockpot and cook on low 7 hours. Serve over spaghetti
