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Chicken Cacciatore

A classic Italian rustic comfort food, Chicken Cacciatore. If you've never tried it or might think it's a difficult dish, it's not at all. Good simple food using the most basic of ingredients but brings full flavour to the dinner table. Take a look!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, sun dried tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken thighs
  • 1 Red pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 Carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 Large onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic peeled and sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • A few sprigs of fresh or dried thyme
  • 1 large can 400 grams whole tomatoes
  • 1 Cup white wine
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh parsley garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the chicken both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add the chicken and cook, browning the chicken for about 5 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and place on a plate.
  • In the skillet, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, peppers, onions, and carrots. Stir really well and add about 1-2 tablespoons of the wine. Stir well and reduce heat to medium. Continue to cook the vegetables for about 5-8 minutes. Add remaining wine, bay leaves and thyme. Stir well and let the wine reduce for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the can of tomatoes and using a wooden spoon break up the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer your dish to the oven and bake uncovered for around 30 minutes. Remove from oven, top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cacciatore
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 435 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 115mg5%
Potassium 507mg14%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 6115IU122%
Vitamin C 44mg53%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.