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: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil; 10 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms, Trimmed And Quartered (about 2 1/2 Cups); 8 Tablespoons Chicken Broth, Divided; 1 whole Small Union, Diced; 1 stalk Celery, Sliced; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Oregano (or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano)

Servings: persons

4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
10 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms, Trimmed And Quartered (about 2 1/2 Cups)
8 Tablespoons Chicken Broth, Divided
1 whole Small Union, Diced
1 stalk Celery, Sliced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Oregano (or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano)

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Brown the chicken, approximately 3 minutes per side.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Add mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of broth.
7
Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
8
Transfer to the plate with the chicken.
9
Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in the pan.
10
Add the onion, celery and bell pepper.
11
Cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
12
Add garlic, tomatoes and oregano.
13
Reduce heat to medium-low.
14
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
15
Return chicken and accumulated juices, mushrooms, and remaining 6 tablespoons of broth to the pan, nestling the chicken under the vegetables.
16
Bring to a simmer.
17
Lower heat until just simmering.
18
Cover and cook for about 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
19
Season with salt and pepper as needed.
20
Spoon juices over the chicken before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil, 10 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms, Trimmed And Quartered (about 2 1/2 Cups), 8 Tablespoons Chicken Broth, Divided, 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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