This gluten free slow cooker chicken cacciatore is a healthy dish that is prepped in under 10 minutes and slowly simmers all day in it's fragrant italian-inspired juices, filling your home with it's sweet garlicky and thyme aromas.  

Happy new year! I can't believe that 2017 is finally here. I hope that everyone had a wonderful time ringing in the new year and that your New Year's resolutions and goals are still in check.

....because it's only day 2.

This year I don't have a resolution per se but I do have a word of the year.  I've got the word blessed to focus on this year.

Remembering how blessed I am will hopefully help me slow down and enjoy the little things in life and the people around me.

How about you?  What is your resolution?  I'd love to know.

My New Year's Day was a cold rainy one spent furniture shopping because our couch of too many years hit rock bottom.  Literally... the bottom of the couch hit the ground.

How does that even happen?

We were ready for a warm, comforting, hearty stick to your ribs meal.   The problem was that I didn't have anything planned for our dinner and we were already starving.  We needed something to put together fast..... the hanger was very real.

This is the exact moment when I said "Man I wish I had put together my gluten free slow cooker chicken cacciatore and then this would not be an issue".

But one things for sure.  I need to share this gluten-free slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe with y'all for when y'all are tired, cold, and need an easy, succulent, savory slow cooker meal that will fill your house with warm hints of thyme and onion.

That way no matter if you're halfway through purchasing a couch or if your pet gets his tongue caught on something, you will be guaranteed a warm delicious meal at the end of the day.

Oh 2017!  You make a girl chuckle.

I hope that y'all get as much use out of this recipe as we do here on the farm.  It has saved my hangry butt more than I can remember.

Best Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore:

Not only is this gluten-free chicken cacciatore gluten-free, it's dairy-free, low carb, and has an easy paleo friendly version!

It's incredibly easy to prep, only 10 minutes of work!

This is the hearty, warm, juicy all-in-one meal that you've been waiting for!

What to pair with gluten free slow cooker chicken cacciatore:

Fresh fluffy jasmine rice or brown rice or even protein-packed quinoa go so well with this dish! 

These are perfect to soak up the deliciously savory cacciatore sauce!

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• olive oil
• minced garlic
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• pitted black olives
• 6-10 sprigs of thyme
• basil, chopped
• parsley, chopped
• dried oregano
• red wine (optional: See "substitutions" section below for other tasty options!)
• 1 can of diced tomatoes, or about 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
• 1 can of gluten-free tomato paste
• red pepper flakes (optional if you'd like a little spice!)

How to make gluten-free slow cooker chicken cacciatore:

1. Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken and garlic until both sides of the chicken have browned. Place the chicken in the bottom of a lined slow cooker.
2. Add all other ingredients over top the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to thoroughly mix.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is fully cook and falls apart on it's own.
4. Enjoy over pasta, rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or sauteed vegetables.

How to store leftover gluten free chicken cacciatore:

You should store your leftover cooked and cooled chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.  

How to reheat leftover slow cooker chicken cacciatore:

To reheat your gluten-free chicken cacciatore, simply place your desired amount of chicken cacciatore in a microwave-safe dish and microwave it covered on high. 

Microwave times will vary because of the amount of cacciatore you are reheating and how hot you like your reheats. 

Typically I would recommend microwaving your gluten free cacciatore for a time between 60-120 seconds.  Please be careful because the meat may come out scorching hot.  Don’t get carried away and burn yourself!

Dietary substitutions for the gluten free slow cooker chicken cacciatore:

• Need a paleo-friendly or non-alcoholic version?  Sure thing.  Substitute the red wine for gluten-free chicken stock plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for taste.
• You can use other cuts of chicken or bone-in and/or skin-on breasts as well.  They all taste amazing but the boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the healthiest option.
• Looking for other delicious gluten free slow cooker meals?  Check out our Slow Cooker Gluten Free Chicken Marsala and our Gluten Free Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings!

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• Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili
• Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala
• Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Dip
• Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup