Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore Recipe 55

SLOW COOKER PORK CHOP CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil. Add the pork chops to the pan and brown on both sides, no need to cook all the way through, the slow cooker will do that. Set aside while you make the sauce.
• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano to the slow cooker. Stir until the tomato paste dissolves into the diced tomato juice. Add the onion and mushrooms, stir again. Add the pork chops into the sauce.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• Serve over pasta or rice and enjoy!

PORK CHOP CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4-or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Saute the mushrooms, onion, celery and green pepper in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, basil and remaining salt; pour over chops., Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until pork is tender. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat and noodles.

SLOW COOKER PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Mix undrained tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until blended. Stir in vegetables.
• Cut meat into 8 pieces; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with oregano. Add to slow cooker; press into sauce with back of spoon. Cover with lid; cook on LOW 4 to 4-1/2 hours or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer meat to plate, reserving sauce in slow cooker; cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with meat, sauce and cheeses.

SLOW-COOKER PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until blended. Stir in vegetables.
• Cut meat into 8 pieces; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with oregano. Add to slow cooker; press into sauce with back of spoon. Cover with lid; cook on LOW 4 to 4-1/2 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours).
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer meat to plate, reserving sauce in slow cooker; cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until thickened.
• Drain pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with meat, sauce and cheeses.

SLOW COOKER PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chops over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.
• In the same pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a large slow cooker with nonstick spray. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned, moving the chicken as little as possible so that it gets a nice sear. Flip and brown on the other side, about 2 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
• Reduce the skillet heat to medium. With a paper towel, carefully wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. One the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and the vinegar has reduced. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with any pan drippings.
• Top the chicken with the tomatoes, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. If using chicken breasts: cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through. If using chicken thighs: cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 5 to 6 hours on LOW. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker as soon as it reaches 165 degrees F. If desired, chop or shred the chicken (or you can serve the pieces whole).
• At this point, you can serve the sauce right away if you are in a hurry, BUT, if time allows, this is what I like to do for the best-ever sauce: Uncover the slow cooker and let cook on HIGH for 1 hour to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavor to further develop. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt/pepper as desired. If you've chopped or shredded the chicken, return it to the sauce and toss to combine and warm through. Otherwise, serve the chicken pieces whole with a generous amount of the sauce on top. Serve hot over pasta, rice, polenta, or veggie noodles, with a big extra spoonful of sauce and a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan.

SLOW COOKER PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Mix the tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste in a slow cooker until blended. Stir in the peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
• Cut the meat into 8 pieces; pound to ½-inch thick. Sprinkle with the oregano. Add to the slow cooker; press into the sauce with the back of a spoon. Cover with the lid; cook on low for 4 to 4 ½ hours or on high for 2½ to 3 hours.
• Cook the pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer the meat to a plate, reserving the sauce in the slow cooker; cover the meat to keep warm. Mix the cornstarch and water until blended. Add to the sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain the pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with the meat, sauce, and cheeses.

SLOW COOKER PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until well blended. Stir in vegetables and add Italian seasoning.
• Cut mean into 8 pieces. Add to slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook low 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. When meat is cooked, transfer to plate reserving sauce in slow cooker. Cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until well blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cover an cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Drain pasta; spoon onto plate. Top with meat, sauce and cheese.

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides and underneath the sikn.
• In a large pan or braiser (with a lid), heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down first. Cook until golden brown, then turn over to brown on the other side (about 8 minutes total). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
• In the same braiser, add the onions, celery, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, tossing regularly. Add koserh salt, pepper, oregano, fresh thyme, parsley and red pepper flakes. Allow the vegetables to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
• Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until the wine has reduced by about 1/2, then add the tomatoes. Cook 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Now add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and allow the chicken to cook for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
• Garnish with parsley.