Grilled Chicken Breast Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 medium onions, sliced; 4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne; 4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne; 3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound); 6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups tomato juice; 3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4); 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves); 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch); 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts; Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 tablespoons butter; 8 cups water; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; Grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced
4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne
4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne
3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound)
6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
8 cups water
2 cups yellow cornmeal
Grated Parmesan

1
Heat oil in a large saucepot and saute onions, peppers and mushrooms until onions begin to turn translucent and peppers begin to soften.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, shallots, garlic, basil and parsley.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Let simmer 45 minutes until medium thickness.
5
Preheat a grill to high.
6
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
7
Grill on both sides until cooked through.
8
Arrange on serving platter and spoon sauce around.
9
Serve with a side of polenta (as you would mashed potatoes), and remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
10
Saute onion in butter until softened.
11
Add water and stir in polenta.
12
Cook on low heat, stirring often, for about 40 minutes until tender.
13
Sprinkle with Parmesan.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 medium onions, sliced, 4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne, 4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Breast 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.

Grilled Chicken Breast Cacciatore

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