PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Prosciutto Chicken Cacciatore image

Sandra Putnam of Gallatin Gateway, Montana tailored her mother's recipe to crock-pot convenience with this hearty entree for busy weekday nights.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Hot cooked linguine
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut chicken into serving-size pieces. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, prosciutto, pimientos, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with a slotted spoon over linguine; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.