Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore: Effortless Italian Family Meal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow or green), chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)