Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore (Light & Tender)

A gentle, high-protein tomato-and-veg braise with fall-apart chicken and a soft, soothing texture—perfect for a lighter, non-greasy meal.

Ingredients

• 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10–12 oz / 280–340g total)
• 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup (240g) crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Layer the slow cooker

  Add onion and bell pepper to the base of a small slow cooker (or one side of a larger one). Nestle chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle over salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

• 2

  Step 2: Add the braising liquid

  Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Scatter over the minced garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil (this small amount helps carry flavor without making it greasy).

• 3

  Step 3: Slow-cook until very tender

  Cover and cook on **LOW for 4 hours** (or **HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours**) until the chicken is **very tender** and registers **165°F / 74°C** in the thickest part. (For GLP-1 comfort, aim for *extra tender*, not just “done.”)

• 4

  Step 4: Shred gently & soften the sauce

  Transfer chicken to a plate and **shred into big, soft pieces** with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir. Cook **15 minutes more on LOW** (or **10 minutes on HIGH**) so the chicken soaks up the sauce and the vegetables turn silky.

• 5

  Step 5: Taste and serve

  Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve as-is in a bowl with plenty of sauce (brothy, soft, and easy to eat).

Tips

• **Prefer thighs?** Use **boneless, skinless chicken thighs** for even softer texture; cook time is the same on LOW.
• **Make it smoother** (especially if nausea-prone): Briefly mash the peppers/onions against the side of the cooker or pulse a small portion of sauce and stir back in.
• **Storage** — Refrigerate up to **3 days**. Reheat gently with a splash of broth so it stays loose and non-dense.
• **What to serve with** — Best with a **soft side** like mashed cauliflower, very well-cooked rice, or a small portion of pasta (keep portions modest for GLP-1 comfort).

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)