Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

I originally found this recipe on skinnytaste.com, and i just added some seasonings based on my personal preferences. It is so good, and super easy to make! I usually make this the night before and just heat it up when I get home from work.

Servings: 8 • Size: 1 cup
Calories: 146 • Fat: 3.3 g • Protein: 15.9 g • Carb: 9.2 g • Fiber: 0.6 g • Sugar: 4.1 g
  
Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs, with the bone, skin removed
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 1 tsp dried oregano 
• 1 tsp onion powder
• red pepper flakes to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)
• sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Season chicken with salt and black pepper and place in the slow cooker. Pour the tomatoes over the chicken, top with peppers and onions, add oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion powder, bay leaves, and salt and pepper. Stir and make sure the sauce covers the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours. Remove the lid and cook on HIGH for one hour to thicken the sauce. If you make it the night before, just remove the pan from the crock pot and put it in the fridge. When you get home, just heat it on low until it reaches the desired temperature. Use a spoon to break up the chicken. Remove the bones and bay leaves and enjoy!

This is good over brown rice or over wheat/high fiber spaghetti pasta (my personal favorite is angel hair). Just sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Rice/pasta is not included in nutrition information. Serve with a salad for a meal around 400 - 450 calories!