Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

A dash of balsamic vinegar imparts extra richness to this saucy Italian classic made easy in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 2 red peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 lbs. chicken thighs
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup capers

Instructions

1. Add peppers, onion and garlic to slow cooker. Toss chicken with flour; shake off and reserve excess flour. Set chicken on veggies.
2. Mix tomatoes, paste, vinegar, seasoning and reserved flour; pour on chicken. Cook on low setting until tender, 8–10 hrs. Skim off fat. Stir in capers; add olives, if desired.