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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a wonderfully flavorful dish that's ready to eat in just one hour. It's wonderfully savory and succulent!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Total Cost: $15.17 recipe / $2.53 serving
Servings: 6
Calories: 690kcal
Author: Krista Teigan

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs $6.65
  • 1 tsp salt $0.04
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour $0.05
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided $0.36
  • 1/2 onion, chopped $0.20
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
  • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced $2.69
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced $1.59
  • 1/2 cup red wine $0.94
  • 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes $1.89
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp capers $0.42
  • Fresh basil or parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Toss with the salt, pepper, and flour until fully coated.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking on both sides until browned. Then, transfer to a plate.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the onion, and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
  • Add in the garlic, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Sprinkle with more salt and cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
  • Pour in the red wine and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and capers.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the pan, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cover the pan, cooking for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender. Uncover the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 47g | Sodium: 975mg | Fiber: 4g