Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes provides 7g protein and 261 calories per serving — a carb-focused side dish rather than a standalone protein meal. 6 servings batch from quick stovetop prep, ideal for pairing with a separate protein source on your plate. Use this to dial in carbohydrate intake around training windows without inflating total meal calories.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Potato, Yukon Gold(907g)
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Carrots
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed(397g)
- •Tomato Sauce(397g)
- •Wine, Red, Table(150g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (adjust to your taste)
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •Mushrooms, White, Sliced(240g)
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(120g)
Instructions
- 1Start by heating a little oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. You want the pan hot before the chicken goes in so it sears instead of steaming.
- 2Add the chicken skin-side down and let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes. Once it hits the pan, you should hear that sizzle right away.
- 3Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes, until lightly golden. This step is optional, but it adds more flavor to the sauce later.
- 4Add the potatoes to the bottom of your slow cooker and spread them out in an even layer so they cook through properly.
- 5Place the chicken over the potatoes, then add the onion, garlic, red pepper, carrot, tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, and seasonings on top. No need to make it look perfect here.
- 6Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- 7Add the mushrooms and olives during the last 30 minutes of cooking so they keep their texture and don’t get too soft.
- 8Let everything finish cooking, then gently stir so the mushrooms and olives settle into the sauce.
- 9Spoon the chicken cacciatore into bowls or plates and finish with fresh parsley, if you like.
- 10Serve warm as-is. Or over pasta or spaghetti squash for a more complete meal.
Nutrition — Per Serving
261
calories
7g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 603 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.3g
6 servings per batch · ~391g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes have per serving?
Each serving contains 7g of protein and 261 calories, with 7g fat and 42g carbs. This recipe is carb-forward and lower in protein compared to other chicken options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes take to prep?
Prep time is quick, and the recipe yields 6 servings at once, making it efficient for batch cooking. You can have multiple meals ready without spending extended time in the kitchen.
Is Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes good for fat loss?
At 261 calories per serving with minimal fat (7g), this recipe fits well into a fat loss phase when paired with higher-protein sides. The carbohydrate content is moderate at 42g per serving, so it works best as part of a structured meal plan rather than a standalone protein source.
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