Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Linguine

Health score
24%
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Linguine
505 min.
6
504kcal

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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Linguine, a dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while the slow cooker works its magic to transform simple ingredients into a hearty meal.

Imagine coming home to the tantalizing aroma of tender, boneless chicken thighs simmering in a savory sauce of Italian-style tomato paste, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. The addition of white wine adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to a new level of deliciousness. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties.

As the chicken cooks to perfection, you can prepare the linguine, which serves as the perfect base to soak up the flavorful sauce. The final touch of freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a delightful creaminess that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a total cooking time of just over eight hours, this dish is not only easy to make but also a fantastic way to enjoy a wholesome, homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful Chicken Cacciatore, and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless ( 12)
  • 4.5 oz mushrooms drained sliced
  • 12 oz canned tomatoes italian-style canned
  • 1.8 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.5 cup wine 
  • 1.5 teaspoons basil dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  bay leaves dried
  • 12 oz pasta uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • serving parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken in cooker.
  3. Add mushrooms, tomato paste, broth, wine, basil, salt and bay leaf; gently stir to mix.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain linguine as directed on package.
  6. Remove chicken from slow cooker; cover to keep warm. Stir thyme into sauce in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sauce from cooker and the cornstarch until smooth; stir into remaining sauce in cooker.
  7. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
  8. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  9. Serve chicken and sauce over linguine.
  10. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories504kcal
Protein39.61%
Fat19.26%
Carbs41.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.17
Glycemic Load
18.46
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.91521759396%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:503.99kcal
25.2%
Fat:10.3g
15.85%
Saturated Fat:2.97g
18.58%
Carbohydrates:49.52g
16.51%
Net Carbohydrates:46.29g
16.83%
Sugar:4.96g
5.51%
Cholesterol:184.32mg
61.44%
Sodium:777.02mg
33.78%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.62%
100%
Protein:47.69g
95.38%
Selenium:82.33µg
117.61%
Vitamin B3:13.18mg
65.9%
Phosphorus:539.02mg
53.9%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.36%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.42%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.18%
Vitamin B5:3.03mg
30.29%
Zinc:4.17mg
27.78%
Potassium:861.61mg
24.62%
Magnesium:93.63mg
23.41%
Copper:0.46mg
23.02%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.53%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.9%
Iron:3.49mg
19.39%
Fiber:3.23g
12.91%
Vitamin K:12.99µg
12.38%
Calcium:118.8mg
11.88%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.86%
Folate:30.14µg
7.54%
Vitamin C:5.81mg
7.04%
Vitamin A:214.53IU
4.29%