Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into 12 pieces; fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium red onion, halved, sliced; 1 large green capsicum; 300 g celery ribs; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely; 400 g peeled tomatoes, chopped coarsely; 1 cup button mushroom; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; 2 cups instant polenta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

500 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into 12 pieces
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium red onion, halved, sliced
1 large green capsicum
300 g celery ribs
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
400 g peeled tomatoes, chopped coarsely
1 cup button mushroom
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
2 cups instant polenta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

1
Season chicken with pepper.Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over moderately high heat.Add chicken, cook until browned on both sides.
2
Remove from pan.
3
Add onions, capsicum,celery and carrots to the pan.Cook over low heat until vegetables are soft.Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
4
Add tomatoes,mushrooms,lemon juice and chilli flakes; bring to simmer.
5
Return chicken to pan,cover with crumpled,wet baking paper and simmer over low heat until chicken is cooked through,about 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile,prepare polenta following packet directions,using water or stock.Spoon polenta into bowls,add chicken mixture and sprinkle with parsley.

386

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into 12 pieces, fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium red onion, halved, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cacciatore falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Cacciatore

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Variations & substitutions

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