Easy Slow Cooker Puttanesca Chicken

Slow cooker puttanesca chicken is a hearty dish with tender thighs simmered in rich, savory sauce. Enjoy the bold flavors and effortless prep for a cozy meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword chicken, easy dinner, puttanesca, slow cooker, weeknight meal

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings -4 servings

Calories 450kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lb 6 pieces skinless bone-in chicken thighs
1 onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
1 530 ml/550g jar puttanesca sauce
Chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet; brown the chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes on each side.
Arrange the chicken in the bottom of slow cooker. Spread chopped onion and garlic over the browned chicken. Pour puttanesca sauce over the top. Set slow cooker on low and cook for 4 hours.
Serve over steamed rice. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Enjoy!

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