Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore is a hearty Italian dish with tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with fresh vegetables and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (and/or drumsticks)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 g reen bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary)
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons capers (drained, or chopped kalamata olives)
- shredded Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
- salt and black pepper
Steps
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Season the chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
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In a deep 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the diced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
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Add the red wine and let simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, bay leaf, rosemary, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
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Add the browned chicken, skin side up on top of the sauce. Cover and gently simmer for an additional 40 minutes.
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Remove the lid and if the sauce is not thick enough, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes until it thickens.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf, stir in the capers, and serve the chicken cacciatore with pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| bone-in skin-on chicken thighs | 2 pounds | - | - |
| olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| reen bell pepper | 1 g | - | - |
| red bell pepper | 1 | - | - |
| medium yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| mushrooms | 8 ounces | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| dry red wine | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| canned diced tomatoes | 28 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 33.600 |
| tomato sauce | 8 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 9.600 |
| bay leaf | 1 | Rp 25.000/kg | Rp 2.500 |
| dried rosemary | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| dried oregano | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| red pepper flakes | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| capers | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | - | - | - |
| salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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