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One Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Make this one pot chicken and mushroom cacciatore recipe. Plus suggestions on what to serve with this rich chicken cacciatore.

one pot chicken cacciatore

 

Make this Italian chicken cacciatore in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner.   Even though its a quick dish, there is no loss of those rich flavors of an authentic chicken cacciatore. 

 

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chicken and mushroom cacciatore

 
I have made this recipe for years this rich, hearty Chicken dish is one of my family’s fave.   This Chicken Cacciatore, a green salad and a loaf of crunchy bread makes a perfect meal.   
 

One Pot chicken Cacciatore Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Equipment:

 

How to make chicken and mushroom cacciatore:

 

sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, onions and garlic

 

Start you chicken cacciatore by preparing the vegetables. Slice the mushrooms and onions, cut the bell pepper into strips.  And mince the garlic cloves.  

 

browned chicken breasts

 
Add a couple tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet and heat to medium.  Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to skillet and cook until brown.  Remove chicken to plate and cover to keep warm. 
 
onions and herbs for chicken cacciatore
 
In the same skillet, add additional olive olive, sliced onions, oregano, rosemary and bay leaf and sauté for 7-10 minutes.
 
golden brown saute onions
 
When the onions are tender and golden brown, add garlic and stir sauté for 1-2 minutes.
 
mushrooms for chicken cacciatore
 
Add the mushrooms, and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté, adding more olive oil if needed.  
 
golden brown onions and mushrooms for chicken cacciatore
 
Sauté until the vegetables are soft, brown and caramelized.
 
one pot chicken cacciatore recipe
 
Add the red wine, tomato sauce, and chicken broth and bring to a boil to make the cacciatore sauce. 
 
add chicken to sauce
 
Reduce heat and return the chicken to the pot of cacciatore sauce, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 
one pot chicken cacciatore
 
Remove cover and turn the chicken pieces over.  Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until chicken is done and registers an internal temperature of 165° F.  
 
serve chicken cacciatore
 
Serve this one pot chicken cacciatore with the sauce on top of the chicken breasts.     
 

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5 from 1 vote

One Pot Chicken and Mushroom Cacciatore

Make this one pot chicken and mushroom cacciatore recipe. Plus suggestions on what to serve with this rich chicken cacciatore.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken and mushroom cacciatore, one pot chicken cacciatore, what to serve with chicken cacciatore.
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Evelyn

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start your chicken cacciatore by preparing the vegetables. Slice the mushrooms and onions, cut the bell pepper into strips. And mince the garlic cloves.
  • Add a couple tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet and heat to medium. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to skillet and cook until brown. Remove chicken to plate and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add additional olive olive, sliced onions, oregano, rosemary and bay leaf and sauté for 7-10 minutes.
  • When the onions are tender and golden brown, add garlic and stir sauté for 1-2 minutes
  • Add the mushrooms, and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté, adding more olive oil if needed. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, brown and caramelized.
  • Add the red wine, tomato sauce, and chicken broth and bring to a boil to make the cacciatore sauce.
  • Reduce heat and return the chicken to the pot of cacciatore sauce, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover and turn the chicken pieces over. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until chicken is done and registers an internal temperature of 165° F.
  • Serve this one pot chicken cacciatore with the sauce on top of the chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 1405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1257IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

Recipe Rating




Mary

Tuesday 27th of January 2015

Was easy and delicious!