Chicken cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian-American dish featuring chicken braised with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and herbs. This recipe provides a delicious and easy-to-follow version.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Bell peppers (mix of colors), chopped
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in oregano and basil.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.