CURRIED CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Curried Chicken Cacciatore image

With a family, full-time load at college and a part-time job, the slow cooker's my best friend when it comes to getting hot and homemade meals like this one on the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
2 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place chicken and vegetables in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, mix spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, wine, broth, parsley, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 44g protein.