Quick Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup orzo pasta
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, pepper, onion, and orzo. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Drain and return to the skillet.
2
Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and water, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a simmer and add the chicken, olives, and cheese.
3
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4
Sprinkle with some Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 cup orzo pasta, 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.

Quick Chicken Cacciatore

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