Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs for a comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for another 2-3 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
- Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits, and simmer until wine reduces by half.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and capers if using. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or polenta.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 1-2 hours before cooking. This dish pairs beautifully with a side of creamy polenta or rustic Italian bread.