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Classic Chicken Cacciatore
Classic Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic and flavorful Italian dish sometimes referred to as โHunterโs Stewโ. Tender chicken simmered in tomato sauce, red wine, capers, vegetables, and seasonings is comfort food at its best; and just like spaghetti sauce, or pasta fagioli, every Italian family has its own version.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 6 chicken thighs skinless boneless
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 8 oz. mushrooms chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 2 cans (14oz) undrained
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup black olives pitted and halved
- 2 tsps capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and sear on all sides until a golden crust forms, 4-5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms and season to taste with salt and pepper. If necessary, add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook until the onions become translucent, and the mushrooms soften, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and bell pepper and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add wine, crushed tomatoes with their juices, oregano, red pepper flakes, olives, and capers. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the sauce and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, approximately 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti or polenta.
- Enjoy!
Chicken thighs are recommended for their cost and flavor, but chicken breasts may be substituted if preferred.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 43g (66%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 166mg (55%)Sodium: 696mg (30%)Potassium: 1275mg (36%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 1953IU (39%)Vitamin C: 66mg (80%)Calcium: 118mg (12%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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