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homemade chicken cacciatore recipe with pasta and peppers

Traditional Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Samantha Erb
This chicken cacciatore is a hearty, home-style dish with tender chicken thighs, vibrant bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and robust tomatoes—all simmered to perfection!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 can 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and then set them aside.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, and then add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the skillet and sear until the chicken turns golden brown.
  • Flip each chicken over and sear the other side. Remove the chicken pieces from the skillet and then set them aside.
  • In the same skillet, add diced onions, minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, and sliced fresh mushrooms. Sauté them until the veggies are tender and aromatic.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning salt and pepper to taste and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld into a rich tomato sauce.
  • Return the seared, boneless, skinless thighs to the skillet, making sure they are in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over your chicken cacciatore.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature.
  • Serve this easy weeknight dinner over cooked spaghetti, egg noodles, zucchini noodles, creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or spaghetti squash for a low-carb option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 31gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 583mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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