CHUNKY CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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This healthy pasta recipe is so versatile! Look in your fridge for anything else you want to throw in, like red pepper, mushrooms, extra zucchini-you name it. And if you're a vegetarian, go ahead and leave out the chicken. -Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional: Sliced ripe olives and shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place chicken and vegetables in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with oregano. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; break up slightly with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with olives and cheese. Freeze Option: Place the first 6 ingredients in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place container in refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges