Description
This Hearty Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a comforting and flavorful Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Deglaze with red wine, then add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, spices, and broth. Return chicken to the pan.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 40 minutes until chicken is tender. Stir in parsley.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning and serve hot over pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Enhance flavor with balsamic vinegar or capers in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
