Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

The early part of the work week is always extremely busy for us, so I always try to plan easy meals or crockpot meals. It's so nice to come home and not have to struggle with what we are going to cook or have a long time for prep work in order to eat.

This is a recipe I've been wanting to try out.  We absolutely devoured this dish and I just knew I had to share it with you. We had this chicken dish with some whole wheat broccoli orzo. It's extremely filling and I think you are going to love it.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Serves: 6 to 8
Adapted by: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/crock-pot-chicken-cacciatore.html

Ingredients
8 chicken thighs, skin removed
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil

Directions
-Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place in bottom of the crock pot.
-Pour tomatoes, onions, peppers, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and garlic on top of the chicken thighs.
-Set crock pot to low for 8 hours and cover the dish. You could also cook on high for 4 hours.
-After 8 hours of cooking, remove the lid and continue to cook for one hour on high. This helps to thicken the sauce.
-Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasonings and serve.

Enjoy! :)