Description
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian dish made with braised chicken simmered in a savory tomato sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, herbs, and olives. It’s a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted black or green olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Add olives in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken if preferred, but bone-in adds more flavor.
- Substitute chicken broth for wine if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
- Make ahead and refrigerate; the flavors deepen overnight.
- Pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or even rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
