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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
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Cost: $12

Ingredients

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: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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