Name: Slow Cooked Italian Chicken Cacciatore
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Fresh basil leaves, for garnish; Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving

Ingredients:

- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker with the chicken.

5. In a bowl, mix together diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, red wine, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.

6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

7. Serve the Italian Chicken Cacciatore over cooked pasta or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Special Tips or Variations:

- You can add olives or capers for extra flavor.

- For a richer sauce, you can stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.

- This dish can also be cooked in a Dutch oven in the oven at 325°F for 2-3 hours if you don't have a slow cooker.

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