This Keto Chicken Cacciatore is a flavorful low-carb dish featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs slow-cooked in a savory tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal that adheres to ketogenic dietary guidelines.
Total Time:7 hours 15 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken
4 bone-in chicken thighs
Vegetables and Herbs
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil for garnish
Other
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken: Place the bone-in chicken thighs in the crockpot. Season evenly with salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using to build the base flavor.
Add vegetables and tomatoes: Layer the sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic on top of the seasoned chicken. Pour the can of crushed tomatoes evenly over all the ingredients.
Cook the dish: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and the flavors have melded.
Garnish and serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken cacciatore hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of freshness and added aroma.
Notes
Using bone-in chicken thighs ensures juiciness and tenderness during slow cooking.
For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
The crushed tomatoes should be sugar-free to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
You can substitute fresh oregano and basil if available, using about 1 tbsp each instead of dried.
The slow cooker method is essential for tender chicken; avoid shortening the cooking time drastically.
