Chicken Cacciatore
A hearty and comforting Italian classic, Chicken Cacciatore features tender braised chicken with tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs.
15 min
Prep
75 min
Cook
4
Serves
450
Calories
Macros · per serving
40g protein
18g carbs
24g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 8 chicken thigh
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 bell pepper
- 3 clove garlic
- 28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 8 ounce mushroom
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, then brown them in the pot on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add chopped onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- 4
Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown.
- 5
Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Return browned chicken to the pot, making sure it's submerged in the sauce.
- 7
Cover and let simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 8
Remove the bay leaf, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve.
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