Chicken Cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian chicken dish made with bell peppers and mushrooms simmered in tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs ((or on the bone) skinned and trimmed)
- Olive oil spray
- 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (more if needed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (egg noodles or gluten-free pasta)
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Instructions
- Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
- In a large heavy saute pan, heat the pan over a medium-high flame and spray with cooking oil.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add the peppers, onion and garlic to the pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken, broth, and oregano. Cover the bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Continue simmering over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Add the chopped basil 5 minutes before sauce is done.
- Serve over 1 cup cooked pasta.
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Notes
- Chicken Cacciatore Variations:
- If you don’t like mushrooms, use extra bell pepper.
- Use baby bellas or white button mushrooms.
- Swap the chicken broth for dry white wine.
- If you prefer white meat, you can use boneless chicken breasts instead of thighs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1thigh, 3/4 cup sauce, 1 cup pasta
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
22.5g
(45%)
Fat
4.5g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Fiber
7.5g
(30%)
Sugar
7.5g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh, 3/4 cup sauce, 1 cup pasta | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 22.5g | 45% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% |
| Sugar | 7.5g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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