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Easy Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Bailey
This easy Italian chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish. Chicken thighs are simmered in a white wine tomato sauce with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Serve it over paste for the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or chicken legs bone in, skin on
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 orange pepper chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms white or brown, halved
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine dry
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • ¼ cup basil chopped

Instructions

  • Mix salt, pepper, and flour in a shallow dish. 
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess.
  • Over medium high heat, brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 3 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a dish for later.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan. Saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add white wine, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), capers, tomato paste, oregano, and chili flakes.
  • Return chicken to the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer the cacciatore for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked and tender. 
  • Stir in basil and serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. 
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Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1687IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg