Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 to 2-1/2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning mix (or just dried oregano)
  • pinch crushed red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (with the juice)
  • 1 oz reserved pickling juice from the pepperoncini jar
  • garnish: fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instruction

  • Put the chicken in a single layer in the crockpot. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle over the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Layer in the garlic, onion, peppers, and tomatoes (with the juice!).
  • Lastly, add in the reserved pickling juice from the pepperoncini.
  • Set pot to low and let her go 8-10 hours. 
  • Use 2 forks to break up the chicken into chunks. Discard the bones and cartilage.
  • Use a slotted spoon to serve over rice, topped with a sprinkling of parsley and cheese. Yields: 4 servings.