Easy Chicken Cacciatore 🍗
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Easy Chicken Cacciatore
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Chicken | 3-4 pieces |
| Seasoned flour | 1/2 cup |
| Olive oil | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic cloves | 2 |
| Onions | 2 |
| Diced tomatoes | 1 can |
| Tomato paste | 1 can |
| Green peppers | 1 |
| Salt | 2 tsp |
| Oregano | 2 tsp |
| Mushroom | 1/4 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 748.7
- Fat Content: 52.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 170.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1167.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.8g
- Sugar Content: 8.2g
- Protein Content: 46.5g
Instructions:
- Begin by rolling the chicken pieces in seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the floured chicken pieces to the skillet and brown them on all sides, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Once the chicken is browned, add in the minced garlic cloves and diced onions, cooking until they are softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sliced green peppers, and sliced mushrooms, ensuring they are well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and dried oregano, adjusting to taste preferences.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet or Dutch oven, and allow the chicken cacciatore to simmer gently for at least one hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve the Easy Chicken Cacciatore hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to adjust the ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- For a heartier version, you can serve the chicken cacciatore over cooked pasta or rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding additional vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.
- The longer you allow the chicken cacciatore to simmer, the more flavorful and tender the chicken will become.
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