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Chicken Cacciatore

A classic Italian dish featuring chicken braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
Herbs and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken cacciatore hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, over pasta or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

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