Succulent Chicken Cacciatore (Crock Pot)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs chicken pieces, washed and dried
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 (3 lb) jar pasta sauce, i prefer prego
• 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives

1. Season Chicken with Pepper flakes, salt, black peppper& garlic powder.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown seasoned chicken on all sides.
3. Remove chicken and place into crock pot.
4. Deglaze pan with wine.
5. Add butter and sautee celery, pepper,mushrooms,onion,& garlic about 2 minutes.
6. Add to crock pot.
7. Stir in oregano, parsley, chicken Broth, Prego sauce and cover, and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
8. Just before serving add olives and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
9. Serve over pasta or on a bed of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower recipe #46925.

olive oil, chicken, red pepper, salt, garlic powder, white wine, butter, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, parsley, chicken broth, pasta sauce, fresh grated parmesan cheese, black olives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/succulent-chicken-cacciatore-crock-pot-65808 (may not work)