Slow Cooker Hunter�s Chicken

Slow cooker hunters chicken also known as Chicken Cacciatore (in Italian, cacciatore means �hunter�), traditional Hunter�s Chicken is a braised chicken with tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Thanks to modern-day slow cookers, you don�t have to tend to your chicken all day�yay! I like to use a whole bird for this recipe, but you can use a cut-up chicken if you prefer. Either way, I like to transfer it to a sheet pan after it cooks, cut it into pieces, and broil it in the oven to brown the skin. It�s an extra step, but well worth the amazing flavor it provides. Also, on those nights you�re feeling Martha-y (or Emeril-y, as the case may be), you can transfer some of the liquid from the slow cooker to a pan, add arrowroot starch to thicken it, and simmer. Delicioso!

• 4-5 pounds chicken, whole or cut up
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about an 8-ounce package)
• 1 shallot, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• � cup white wine
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 6 romas)
• 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (or � tsp dried)
• 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Serves 4

1. Season the chicken with sea salt and pepper, and place it in a slow cooker
2. Add the mushrooms, shallot, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, tomatoes, tarragon, and parsley to the slow cooker.
3. Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
4. You can also cut the chicken into manageable pieces, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil it for 5-6 minutes or until the skin has browned.
5. Serve with additional chopped parsley.

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