"Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore - an easy crockpot meal loaded with tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms...."
INGREDIENTS
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6-8 skinless chicken thighs (I used bone-in)
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salt and black pepper, to taste
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2-3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 medium white onion, chopped
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1 cup diced red bell peppers
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 (28) ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained
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1 (6) ounce can tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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6 Kalamata olives
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1/2 cup chopped kale, stems removed
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2 teaspoons corn starch plus 3 teaspoons water, whisked together in a small bowl (to thicken up sauce - leave out if you want a thinner sauce consistency)
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for serving
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
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grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)