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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 665 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. Pat chicken dry.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
  3. Dip the chicken thighs in to the flour mixture one at a time, coating completely.
  4. Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. When the butter is melted and skillet is heated, add the chicken thighs (working in batches of 2).
  6. Brown on each side, 3-4 minutes per side, set aside.
  7. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  8. Reduce heat of the skillet to medium, add olive oil to the skillet.
  9. Add the onions, sauté 2-3 minutes.
  10. Add garlic, carrots, and red peppers, sauté 2-3 minutes.
  11. Mix in the tomato paste.
  12. Add can of diced tomatoes and red wine, bring to a rapid boil.
  13. Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream.
  14. Add the chicken back to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs.
  15. Top with kalamata olives.
  16. Put skillet in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes.
  17. While the skillet is in the oven, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  18. 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

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

% 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.