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Classic Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic and flavorful Italian dish sometimes referred to as “Hunter’s Stew”. 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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 612
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook until the onions become translucent, and the mushrooms soften, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and bell pepper and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add wine, crushed tomatoes with their juices, oregano, red pepper flakes, olives, and capers. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
  10. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  11. Serve over cooked spaghetti or polenta.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 1275mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1953IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Chicken thighs are recommended for their cost and flavor, but chicken breasts may be substituted if preferred.

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