Skinnytaste Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (about 5 ounces each) (fat trimmed)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray or oil mister
• 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 large onion (chopped)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ((I like Tuttorosso))
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
• 4 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (for serving (optional))