Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

1/4

cup  KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

3

lb.  mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks

1/2

lb.  fresh mushrooms, sliced

1

large  onion, coarsely chopped

1/2

cup  each red and green pepper strips

1

clove  garlic, minced

1

can  (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes

1

tsp.  dried thyme leaves

4

cups  hot cooked long-grain white rice

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until evenly browned on all sides.

PLACE mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic in slow cooker; top with chicken. Combine tomatoes and thyme; spoon over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).

SERVE chicken mixture over rice.

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