Chicken Cacciatore Recipe


Submitted by jerryoneil01

Makes 4 servings


Typical Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients
2 chicken breast
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
28 ounce diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup basil
Directions
  1. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.

  2. In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.

  3. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Italian, Saute

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 482.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
129
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
14.3g
22%
Saturated Fat
2.4g
12%
Cholesterol
73mg
24%
Sodium
1577mg
66%
Total Carbohydrates
27.9g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4.7g
19%
Sugars
8.7g
Protein
32.1g
Vitamin A 62% Vitamin C 135%
Calcium 7% Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B-
  Good points
  • High in niacin
  • High in selenium
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • Contains alcohol
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