Description
Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian chicken stew that is full of flavor and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and savory spices.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in chicken drumsticks
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, cook sliced onion and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add liquids and spices: Pour in white wine, then add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir in olives.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Thicken sauce and serve: Uncover for the last 10 minutes to thicken sauce if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or polenta.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless chicken but reduce simmering time by about 10 minutes.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and 1 drumstick with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
