Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Jan. 23, 2009— -- Emeril shares ONE of his slow-cooker recipes below.

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Season the chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and Essence. Dredge lightly in ¼ cup of the flour.

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and, when hot, cook the chicken thighs until golden on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes.

Transfer thighs to the slow cooker. To the same skillet add the onions, mushrooms and red pepper flakes, and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, 4 to 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, and remaining salt, and stir to combine. Transfer to the slow cooker, cover and cook until chicken is fork-tender, 4 to 4 ½ hours on high.

Stir in the basil and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let sit on warm for 10 minutes, then serve over cooked pasta, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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