Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; 6 skinless chicken breast halves, bone-in (about 3 lb.); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 ½ cups red bell peppers, strips; 1 ½ cups green bell peppers, strips; 1 cup onion, thinly sliced on the vertical; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 6 cups hot cooked penne (about 3/4 lb. uncooked tube-shaped pasta); ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
6 skinless chicken breast halves, bone-in (about 3 lb.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 ½ cups red bell peppers, strips
1 ½ cups green bell peppers, strips
1 cup onion, thinly sliced on the vertical
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 cups hot cooked penne (about 3/4 lb. uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Combine first 6 ingredients.
2
Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of this mixture over chicken.
3
Set remaining mixture aside.
4
Heat oil in large Dutch oven over med-high heat.
5
Add the chicken to pan, cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
6
Remove chicken from pan.
7
Add mushrooms, bell pepper strips and onions to pan; sprinkle with remaining oregano mixture.
8
Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
9
Add vinegar, bay leaves, tomatoes, and tomato paste; stir to combine.
10
Arrange the chicken over tomato mixture, and bring to a boil.
11
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is done.
12
Place 1 cup of pasta in each of 6 shallow bowls.
13
Top each serving with chicken.
14
Ladle 1 cup of sauce over chicken and sprinkle each serving with 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese.
15
NOTE: Chicken tighs can also be used.
16
If your chicken breasts are very large, you might want to consider doubling the sauce portion of the recipe.

457

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 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

My Personal Notes

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