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Four pieces of Chicken Cacciatore on a serving platter.

Chicken Cacciatore

Chef Jenn
This Chicken Cacciatore features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with fresh vegetables. It's perfectly paired with pasta, rice, or polenta for a cozy and satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 487 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs about 6 thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or neutral-flavor cooking oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 1 28-ounce canned crushed tomatoes
  • ¾ cup chicken broth use low or no sodium added
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped; (or 1 heaping tablespoon dried rosemary)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms quartered
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup capers drained

Instructions
 

  • Season the flour with salt and pepper; dredge the chicken lightly.
  • Brown the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per side; remove.
  • Sauté the onion, celery, and carrot over medium heat until soft. Add the garlic and cook briefly. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, rosemary, mushrooms, bell pepper, and capers; bring to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken, cover, and simmer on low for 20 minutes, until 165°F.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Any chicken cuts will work well, such as legs or breasts, but be mindful of cooking times to prevent the chicken from becoming stringy.
  • If using boneless chicken thighs, slightly reduce the cooking time to maintain their tenderness.
  • Swap out the rosemary for basil if you're looking for a different flavor twist.
  • Don’t skip scraping up the browned bits from the pan when deglazing with wine; they add incredible depth to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1937IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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