Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

INGREDIENTS (serves 6)

• 900g chicken thighs, bone-in

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 200g onions, peeled and chopped into chunks

• 4 cloves of garlic

• 400g tinned tomatoes

• 100g tomato paste or puree

• 250g mushrooms, chopped into medium chunks

• 250g carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks

• 75g olives, drained and chopped a little

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste (optional)

• Salt and pepper

• 30g fresh basil

RECIPE

1. Brown the chicken thighs in a frying pan with hot oil (or in your slow cooker if it’s suitable for browning)

2. Add everything except the basil into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours

3. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with rice, potatoes or crusty bread.