Quick Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roast chicken or cooked whole rotisserie; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion thinly sliced; 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced; 1 red chili pepper or large green, sliced; 2 celery stalks sliced; 2 slices bacon chopped; 7 ounces button mushrooms sliced; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1 cup dry white wine or reduced sodium chicken stock or water; 2 cups tomato pasta sauce; 1/3 cup pitted black olives optional; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped; pasta Cooked, such as rotini, to serve

Servings: persons

1 roast chicken or cooked whole rotisserie
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion thinly sliced
2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
1 red chili pepper or large green, sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
2 slices bacon chopped
7 ounces button mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 cup dry white wine or reduced sodium chicken stock or water
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
1/3 cup pitted black olives optional
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
pasta Cooked, such as rotini, to serve

1
Cut the chicken into pieces, separating the legs, thighs, wings and breasts. Cut the breast pieces in half. Set aside, discarding the rib cage.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, chili pepper, celery and bacon and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 mins, until softened.
3
Stir in the mushroom and garlic and cook for another 1-2 mins. Pour in the wine, and using a wooden spoon, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
4
Add the pasta sauce, mix well and bring to a boil. Stir in the olives, if using. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 mins, until the sauce thickens.
5
Add the chicken, season and cook for 3-4 mins, until heated through. Spoon onto plates, sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta.

338

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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: 1 roast chicken or cooked whole rotisserie, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red onion thinly sliced, 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

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Quick Chicken Cacciatore

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Variations & substitutions

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