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Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken thighs are simmered in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce alongside mushrooms, celery, and carrots in this Chicken Cacciatore recipe. Enjoy this classic Italian comfort food over pasta or mashed potatoes for a cozy dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 rosemary sprigs, fresh
- 4 sage fresh leaves
- 1/4 cup basil torn, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish, freshly grated
- parsley chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, and carrot to the same pan. Stir occasionally, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Then, pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Add the rosemary, sage, fresh basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the pan, making sure they're submerged in the sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chicken should be tender, and fully cooked.
- Remove the rosemary and sage before serving. Plate the chicken with the sauce and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
461mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2839IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2839IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.