So I picked up the Chicken Cacciatore to try out. The easy step by step instructions are on the box. I usually follow directions pretty close, but add my own spin to it. So my recipe here is not exactly like the box. You can follow mine, or follow the box. Or add your own twist.
So first, I got the ingredients all together. The Kraft set, chicken, and mushroom. And onion. (Not shown) I sliced up a small onion.The box calls for chopped bell pepper. But our family doesn't like peppers. We love onions. So we swapped. You can use the bell pepper, or onion. Or both. Or use anything else. Green beans, or carrots. Find what you like. .
So it's so simple to make. Pull out your crock pot. You put in the simmer sauce. It's a lemon sauce. Smells so good! Add it to the crock pot. Throw in your chicken. Then veggies. (Mine are the mushrooms and onion.) Mix them up so the chicken is coated.
I used frozen chicken breast. You can use thighs or whatever you want. We like the breast. I forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw. You can used frozen or thawed. It doesn't matter. So, get your chicken and veggies all nice and coated with the simmer sauce.
After it's all coated, top with the cooking sauce. It's a marinara sauce. It tells you to pour on top. But I mixed it up a bit. Just gently so it covered the entire top, and maybe a little down the sides of the chicken.
Set it on low. It is going to cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you don't have that much time, you can cook it on high for 4-6 hours. But if you do have the time, slow and low is always best.
These kits are amazing. It allows you to make a delicious home cooked meal, with less hassle! They are genius! So now, I checked on it every 2 hours. Mixing it up just a bit. Not even lifting the chicken. Just moving it around a bit.
After about 4 or 5 hours, I added some spinach to the mix. The recipe on the box does not call for it. But I love sneaking spinach in anywhere I can. It is so healthy. Adds some color. And taste great! I bought the bagged fresh kind. I used half the bag. I should have used the whole bag. It really shrinks!
So around 6 hours, I cooked the pasta. I used spiral pasta. I cooked it on the stove in water. Drained and rinsed. I used a whole bag. You can use more or less. After I rinse it, I added it to the crock pot and mixed it all up.
By now, you are starving, and it smells REALLY good! Turn off the crock pot. Or turn it to warm. Let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. Mix it again before serving. Now there are no other directions. But that is too easy for me! lol. So I chopped up some tomato and added to the top. Along with some parmesan cheese. An that's it! You are done!
So good! So easy to make! Here is a close up... I am so proud of this meal!
The Kraft Recipe Makers have taken cooking to a whole new level. I think I found a new staple in my kitchen! Here is a photo of the other ones I bought. There were several others to chose from. But these looked the best to me! Watch for other blog recipes for when I try these others!
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