Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

I've been meaning to post this recipe for a few weeks.  Victor and I love mushrooms, so any time I can hide it in a recipe I will.  Samantha usually catches on about half way through the meal.  Then I tell her, "You've been eating them all along, so you might as well finish them up." 

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - printable version

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 green, red or yellow pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless chicken pieces (breasts, tenders, thighs etc.)
1 cube (1 tsp.) chicken bouillon
1 cup water
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can undrained diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste

Yield - 6 servings

1. Combine mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion, peppers, and garlic in a slow cooker.
2. Place chicken pieces on top of vegetables.
3. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over top of chicken.
4. Cook on high for 5-6 hours.
5. Break up chicken pieces with a wooden spoon before serving.
6. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.

If you can find find frozen mirepoix (celery, carrots and onions) blend, frozen onions and peppers blend, or frozen onions, you can subsitute those for some or all of the equivalent veggies.  I have all three on hand in my freezer at all times which saves me a ton of time on preparation.  Or next time you are chopping up any of those ingredients, chop up some extra and freeze 1 to 2 cup portions in individual freezer bags.

Thanks for playing!
Jan