Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup kraft zesty italian dressing
• 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, and
• 1 green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups minute rice, uncooked

Recipe

• 1 heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 minute on each side or until browned on both sides.
• 2 place mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with the chicken. combine tomatoes, salt and thyme; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. cover with lid. cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 5 hours).
• 3 cook rice as directed on package. serve chicken mixture over the rice.