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easy Chicken Cacciatore

Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Make this Timeless Classic of Easy Chicken Cacciatore the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
About Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 352 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 6 medium bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cloves cloves minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 2 14 oz. cans crushed tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted and halved
  • 2-3 teaspoons capers
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  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. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve over cooked spaghetti or polenta.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 1020mg44%
Potassium 716mg20%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1359IU27%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.