Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
User Reviews
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
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Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore has the most amazing creamy red sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and fresh basil. The chicken is tender and juicy and on the dinner table in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- 8 ounces mushroom sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) crushed tomatoes canned
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup basil chopped, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet heat HALF of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees and the chicken is brown on each side. Set the cooked chicken aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet, along with the 2 cloves minced garlic, ½ red bell pepper, ½ yellow bell pepper, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Add the 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, ¼ cup heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce until thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet until heated through. Serve over hot pasta and garnish with ½ cup chopped fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
718mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
937IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 937IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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