Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 large chicken, cut in pieces; 1 lb chicken thighs or 1 lb chicken breast, bone-in; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 large vidalia onion, cut into pieces; 1 large green pepper, cut into pieces; 1 large yellow pepper, but into pieces; 1 large red pepper, cut into pieces; 1 lb mushroom, cut in pieces; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; pasta

Servings: persons

1 large chicken, cut in pieces
1 lb chicken thighs or 1 lb chicken breast, bone-in
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 large vidalia onion, cut into pieces
1 large green pepper, cut into pieces
1 large yellow pepper, but into pieces
1 large red pepper, cut into pieces
1 lb mushroom, cut in pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
pasta

1
Heat large pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2
Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and brown in batches without over-crowding the pan until browned on both sides.
3
Remove chicken to a bowl and add remaining olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to pot.
4
Cook 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
5
Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add the peppers and cook until starting to soften then add the mushrooms and cook an additional 2 minutes.
7
Add the chicken, sauce, tomatoes and juices and stir.
8
Add basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
9
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large chicken, cut in pieces, 1 lb chicken thighs or 1 lb chicken breast, bone-in, 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 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.

Chicken Cacciatore

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