Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken: 2 kilograms (about 4.5 pounds)
- Red wine: 500 milliliters (about 2 cups)
- Bell peppers: 2, red and green, sliced
- Mushrooms: 100 grams (about 1/2 cup), sliced
- Italian plum tomatoes: 500 grams (about 2 cups, chopped)
- Garlic: 5 cloves, crushed
- Fresh rosemary: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Spicy Italian sausage (optional): 150 grams (about 5 oz.)
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
Preparation Time: 30 minutes (plus slow cooking time)
Cooking Time: 4-6 hours (slow cooker setting)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a slow cooker, add the chicken pieces and pour the red wine over it.
- Add the crushed garlic, chopped rosemary, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the bell peppers and mushrooms and add them to the slow cooker.
- Pour the chopped tomatoes over the chicken and vegetables.
- If using spicy Italian sausage, add it to the mix now.
- Set the slow cooker to low and let it cook for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and spicy.
- Serve with a side of your favorite pasta or rice.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approximately 400-500 per serving (depending on the type of pasta or rice served with it)
Fat: 15-20g
Carbohydrates: 30-40g
Protein: 30-40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and rich flavor from the combination of red wine, tomatoes, and optional spicy sausage.
- Slow cooking ensures tender chicken and a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Can be served with various side dishes to complement the main dish.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The slow cooking made the chicken so tender and the sauce was so flavorful."
- "Added the spicy sausage for a kick of heat - really made this dish stand out."
- "I served this with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal."
- "The wine added a nice touch to the sauce, making it very unique."
- "A great dish for a cold winter night - very comforting."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a good quality red wine for best results.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less spicy sausage as per preference.
- Slow cooking is key to ensure the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich. Do not rush the process.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, which will enhance the flavor even more.
