Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

When the summer heat is blazing, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen over a hot stove.

That’s where this Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore comes to the rescue. It’s one of those simple chicken recipes that feels like a treat but requires minimal effort.

Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your day.

This classic Italian-inspired dish features tender chicken simmered with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, and zucchini.

It’s hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavor—and since it’s made in a slow cooker, it’s also one of the easiest summer meals you’ll ever make.

I found this recipe in the Busy-Day Slow Cooking Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch. I love all the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, they have great recipes just like all the old church cookbooks I have.

When it comes to simple chicken recipes that are satisfying, flavorful, and summer-friendly, Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore checks all the boxes.

It’s a perfect dish to make when you want a hearty home-cooked meal without the hassle.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

• Minimal prep time: Just 10 minutes of chopping and layering, then let your slow cooker take over.
• No need to heat up the kitchen: Perfect for warm summer nights when you want a cozy meal without turning on the oven.
• Family-friendly and flavorful: It’s packed with vegetables and juicy chicken in a savory tomato-based sauce.
• Versatile: Serve it over pasta, rice, polenta, or even zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.

If you’re looking for more delicious ideas, be sure to check out my other chicken recipes like Oven-Baked Chicken, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, and Cashew Chicken Stir Fry—all perfect for busy weeknights or easy summer dinners.

What is Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore?

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty Italian-inspired dish made with chicken, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs—slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.

“Cacciatore” means “hunter-style” in Italian, and the dish is traditionally made with chicken or rabbit braised in a rustic tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breast
• Sweet Vidalia onion, diced
• Zucchini, cubed
• Green pepper, diced
• Pasta sauce
• Wide egg noodles or spaghetti

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Spray a slow cooker with non-stick vegetable spray.

Add chicken breasts;

Pour pasta sauce over chicken.

Top with vegetables.

Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Serve chicken with sauce mixture from slow cooker, spooned over cooked noodles or spaghetti.