Description
Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian dish featuring chicken simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Meanwhile, increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve the chicken over cooked pasta or with crusty bread, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs and drumsticks. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- Add sliced mushrooms or olives to the sauce for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg