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Slow Cooker Italian-Style Chicken

Think of this as a lower-stress version of Chicken Cacciatore. Skin-on, bone in chicken thighs receive a flavor-boosting browning. They’re joined in the crockpot with the classic trio of aromatic vegetables: onion, celery, and garlic, with garlic, sautéed to soften. Moisten with broth, canned diced tomatoes, red wine, and balsamic, and let the slow cooker do its thing for 5 to 6 hours. Serve with creamy Polenta.

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Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 6 large bone-in chicken thighs Added to
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Added to
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter Added to
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Added to
  • 3 bay leaves Added to
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped Added to
  • 10 clove garlic, smashed Added to
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained Added to
  • 12 Cup low-sodium chicken broth Added to
  • 12 Cup dry, full-bodied red wine Added to
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Added to
  • 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Added to
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Directions

380 min.
1. Step

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the butter and oil until hot. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the bay leaves.

2. Step

Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the frying pan and cook until just starting to get tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour over the chicken, along with the tomatoes, chicken broth, wine, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

3. Step

Cover and cook on the low setting for 5–6 hours. The chicken should be tender and opaque throughout.

4. Step

To serve, remove and discard the bay leaves. Let stand for a few minutes, then skim away the fat from the surface with a large spoon. Serve the chicken with the sauce, garnished with some of the parsley.

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