Succulent Chicken Cacciatore (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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