Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

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After scoring a great price on pork chops last week at Fresh Thyme, I had to come up with something to actually do with them.

And while normally I'd grill them or bake them, I came across this recipe and decided to try it out. (My husband loves any type of spaghetti and I haven't made it in ages.)

This was so good, and easy. I did brown the pork chops ahead of time but several commenters shared that they skipped that step and it worked out fine too ~ easy way to make a different meal and have it all ready early in the day for a busy weeknight!

Here's how to get started . . . 

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 boneless pork chops
• 18 oz jar pasta sauce
• 18 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
• 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (I omitted them because I didn't have any, but they would have been so good!)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese (substituted with shredded Mozzarella)

Directions

1. Lightly brown pork chops in olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Place pork chops in slow cooker.
3. Cook onion same pan over medium heat until browned.
4. Add in mushrooms and bell pepper, cook until these vegetables are tender.
5. Add in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine or chicken broth.
6. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic.
7. Cover pork chops with tomato sauce.
8. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
9. Serve over cooked pasta, and top with mozzarella cheese. Enjoy!

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Recipe adapted from All Recipes. If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE.