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chicken cacciatore/italian meatballs

(1 rating)
KrazyKookin avatar
Recipe by
Cheryl Neubecker
@KrazyKookin
La Mesa, CA

I love cooking it once and serving it twice. I have built my a huge selection of recipes that carry over to another meal. Here is one of my families favorites.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For chicken cacciatore/italian meatballs

  • CACCIATORE
  • 6
    chicken thighs, skinless
  • 2 jar
    spaghetti sauce (your favorite kind is fine)
  • 2 can
    tomatoes, canned italian style with juice
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion,sliced
  • 2 lg
    green bell peppers, sliced
  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean hamburger
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, italian, chopped fine
  • 1/4 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 1/2 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    raisins, chopped
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO SPLIT RECIPE
  • 1 lb
    pasta
  • 6
    submarine sandwich rolls
  • 6 slice
    provolone cheese

How To Make chicken cacciatore/italian meatballs

  • 1
    Mix the meatball ingredients and form into 4 TBLS balls (or the large Pampered Chef scoop heaping). Set aside.
  • 2
    You will need a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe. Spray the bottom and sides with nonstick cooking spray. Put chicken in the bottom and top with onions and peppers. Then in a single layer put in meatballs.
  • 3
    Pour spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes over all. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • 4
    Now you have the great option of which one is for dinner tonight and which one to tuck away in the frig for a super quick dinner later in the week.
  • 5
    Meatballs: I take out the meatballs and one cup of sauce put it in a microwave safe dish and let cool. After it is completely cooled cover and put in the frig. On meatball sub night, warm the meatballs in the microwave. Meanwhile, split sub rolls lengthwise and put in a slice of provolone cheese. Once meatballs are reheated, sit them on top of the cheese and eat!
  • 6
    Cacciatore: Boil your favorite pasta. After draining completely top with a chicken tight and lots of yummie sauce.
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