Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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Prep Time:

15 min

Total Time:

8 hr 15 min

Makes:

8

What You Need

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

3 lb. (1.5 kg) chicken thighs and drumsticks

2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 10 medium)

1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 1 medium)

1/2 cup each: red and green pepper strips

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (19 fl oz/ 540 mL) crushed tomatoes, undrained

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dried thyme leaves

3 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Make It

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

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

COOK rice as directed on package. Serve chicken mixture over the rice.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Cooking Know-How

Taking the lid off your slow cooker for even just a minute reduces the heat and extends the cooking time. Lift the lid only if instructed to do so in the recipe.