Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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4.7
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
665 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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This really is the best chicken cacciatore recipe! Deliciously rich but simple to make, this easy weeknight chicken recipe only takes 30 minutes to create from scratch.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup white all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups white onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ cup carrots sliced thin
- 2 red bell peppers sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
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Instructions
- Pat chicken dry.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Dip the chicken thighs in to the flour mixture one at a time, coating completely.
- Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the butter is melted and skillet is heated, add the chicken thighs (working in batches of 2).
- Brown on each side, 3-4 minutes per side, set aside.
- Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Reduce heat of the skillet to medium, add olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the onions, sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, carrots, and red peppers, sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the tomato paste.
- Add can of diced tomatoes and red wine, bring to a rapid boil.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs.
- Top with kalamata olives.
- Put skillet in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While the skillet is in the oven, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store chicken cacciatore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
665kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
487mg
(20%)
Potassium
938mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3508IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3508IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
33 reviews
Excellent
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