Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a dish that brings back a lot of good childhood memories. I am the youngest in my family, my older sister Stephanie is 11 years older than me and when it was her turn to cook dinner for the family she almost always made Chicken Cacciatore, a green salad and Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. It became a running joke in the family that it was the only meal she knew how to make.

Today is her birthday and I thought this would be the perfect time to share my recipe for Chicken Cacciatore. This version is fairly simple as it cooks in the oven, if you do not have a Dutch oven you can use any oven safe pot or pan with a lid or cover it with foil.

Oh, and my big sister can definitely make more than just Chicken Cacciatore these days, her waffles are perfection and I hear she makes amazing soup, too! I hope you have a wonderful birthday Stephanie, I love you very much and I truly appreciate all your support through the years.

Chicken Cacciatore

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Yield: 8

Author: Telly

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Chicken thighs in a rich tomato sauce

Ingredients

• 8 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, sliced into half moons
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup beef broth or 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 28oz. cans San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (option)
• 6 oz. medium pitted black olives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper
4. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes on each side, set aside.
5. Sauté onions, pepper and mushrooms in the remaining oil until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
6. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic, stir until incorporated.
7. Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir until the vegetables are coated.
8. Add the whole tomatoes and chicken and stir
9. Bake covered for 40 minutes
10. Uncover, add olives if using and stir. Continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes uncovered.
11. Let the cacciatore rest for 15-20 minutes.
12. Toss with pasta of your choice or serve over garlic mashed potatoes!.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

291.16

Fat (grams)

13.30 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.22 g

Carbs (grams)

13.34 g

Fiber (grams)

4.00 g

Net carbs

9.34 g

Sugar (grams)

6.93 g

Protein (grams)

30.17 g

Sodium (milligrams)

716.67 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

136.64 mg