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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian chicken dish made with bell peppers and mushrooms simmered in tomato sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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 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)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
  2. In a large heavy saute pan, heat the pan over a medium-high flame and spray with cooking oil.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the tomatoes, chicken, broth, and oregano. Cover the bring the sauce to a simmer.
  6. Continue simmering over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
  7. Add the chopped basil 5 minutes before sauce is done.
  8. Serve over 1 cup cooked pasta.

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

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

% 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.