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The Best Easy Chicken Cacciatore

The Best Easy Chicken Cacciatore - classic hearty rustic Italian chicken with tomatoes, peppers, and herbs that the whole family loves!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: best chicken recipe, cacciatore recipe, chicken thigh, poultry
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs skinless, bone-in
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup black pitted olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
  • parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour on both sides of the chicken, patting it on to make sure it sticks. 
  • Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a dutch oven.
  • Sear the chicken on both sides until lightly golden brown.
  • Do not crowd the pan, you will need to sear in batches.
  • Place the chicken on a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms, cook for 5-8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine, scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, olives, capers, and Italian seasoning, stir it until combined. 
  • Add the chicken back into the dutch oven and cover in the sauce.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, until tender and an internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Serve with a garnish of parsley and parmesan cheese, optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 754mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g