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Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore sounds fancy and complicated but it is actually really easy to make and SO delicious! You are going to love this Italian pasta recipe!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 518 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour for dredging
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 large red bell peppers chopped or sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 quart marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese optional
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle each chicken thigh with salt and pepper then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is golden-brown (it doesn't need to be completely cooked through).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, saute peppers, onion, and garlic until onions become soft and transparent.
- Reduce heat and slowly add marinara/spaghetti sauce to the skillet.
- Add chicken back to the skillet and bring sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken thighs are cooked through.
- Before serving, top with mozzarella (optional) and fresh basil.
- Can be served with pasta, steamed vegetables, or roasted potatoes.
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Notes
- Nutrition does not include pasta, steamed vegetables, or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
518kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
1039mg
(43%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1525IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.