Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup kraft zesty Italian dressing
• 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1/2 each

• 1 medium red bell pepper, and
• 1 green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked

Directions

1. 1

   HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 minute on each side or until browned on both sides.

2. 2

   PLACE mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with the chicken. Combine tomatoes, salt and thyme; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours).

3. 3

   COOK rice as directed on package. Serve chicken mixture over the rice.