Chicken Cacciatore

5 from 3 votes

This chicken cacciatore is a classic, and is loaded with delicious aromatic vegetables. Juicy chicken is sauteed in a tasty white wine tomato sauce that is perfect served over pasta.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 547kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless used here but bone-in and with or without skin are all great options
salt and pepper, as needed
1 to 2 teaspoon dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 thinly sliced shallots, sliced (or ½ small yellow onion)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup sherry or dry white wine, can substitute chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
½ red bell pepper, diced

Instructions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Pat the chicken thighs with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Add to the heated skillet.
Brown chicken thighs, adding salt and pepper while cooking.
When chicken thighs are browned on each side, add basil and oregano to the pan and saute for 30 seconds longer.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the shallots and minced garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add mushrooms to the pan and saute for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom/shallot mixture and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the sherry or chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan. Add the canned tomatoes, including the juice, and diced bell pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you would like your dish a bit saucier or if there is not much moisture from the canned tomatoes, you can add a bit of water or chicken broth.
Add additional salt and pepper to taste and serve hot over spaghetti noodles.
Parsley is not included in the ingredients list, but can be used as a garnish.

Notes

Batch cook the chicken if needed to help brown the chicken quickly. It’s best not to overcrowd the pan though.
Instead of spaghetti, you can use orzo pasta for this dish as well.

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