SARAH'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Sarah's Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore image

This easy to make recipe is full of flavor and sure to fill even the biggest hunger.

Provided by IzzysMama

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 8h34m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Romano cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

Remove skin from chicken thighs; place in a slow cooker with tomatoes, chicken broth, mushrooms, and thyme.
Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.
Combine Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese together in a bowl. Scoop 1 cup of tomato mixture from slow cooker and stir in cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture back into slow cooker and stir well to combine. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn slow cooker off. Stir in cooked penne and top with cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1013.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g