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Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Easy Italian Chicken Cacciatore Recipe for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Meals

This Italian Chicken Cacciatore recipe offers a comforting blend of flavors with juicy chicken, tomatoes, and herbs, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality enhances flavors
  • 3 cloves garlic minced fresh
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced thinly
  • 2 cups bell peppers diced, red or green
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes essential for the sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend of oregano, basil, thyme
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes for added heat

Equipment

  • heavy skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, season generously with salt and pepper. Warm olive oil in a heavy skillet until shimmering.
  2. Place chicken skin-side down, cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and brown on the other side for about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in garlic cloves and red pepper flakes. Pour in white wine, simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle chicken back into sauce, skin-side up. Cover skillet and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Uncover, sprinkle with fresh parsley, let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Ensure chicken thighs are patted dry before seasoning for best results. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum juiciness.

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