Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Hearty Chicken Cacciatore, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, olives, and capers. This classic Italian dish is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Deglaze: Deglaze the pan with red wine.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, broth, herbs, and spices. Return chicken to the pan.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until chicken is tender.
- Final Touches: Add olives and capers, cook uncovered to thicken sauce. Garnish with parsley and basil.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or creamy polenta.
- You can substitute boneless chicken, but adjust cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece thigh + 1 drumstick with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
