Weekday Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Weekday Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth; Fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
Fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides.
2

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine sauce ingredients; arrange chicken over sauce. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 4-6 hours. If desired, top with fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese.