Easy Cacciatore

This classic Cacciatore style dish brings the warmth of Italian home cooking to your table. While traditional versions often include wine and mushrooms, this streamlined recipe focuses on the essential flavors: ripe tomatoes, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley. The chicken becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in the savory tomato sauce, absorbing the bright, herbaceous notes. It is an excellent choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting meal for the whole family. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe offers a robust, satisfying taste that feels indulgent yet effortless to execute.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 391.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This classic Cacciatore style dish brings the warmth of Italian home cooking to your table. While traditional versions often include wine and mushrooms, this streamlined recipe focuses on the essential flavors: ripe tomatoes, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley. The chicken becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in the savory tomato sauce, absorbing the bright, herbaceous notes. It is an excellent choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting meal for the whole family. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe offers a robust, satisfying taste that feels indulgent yet effortless to execute.

Ingredients

1 can Tomatoes
1/2 cup Parsley -- minced
1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Salt
10 milliliter Garlic -- minced
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

1
Pat chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden, then remove from the pan and set aside.
4
Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant but not browned.
5
Add the canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, along with the basil.
6
Return the chicken to the pan, ensuring it is nestled in the tomato sauce.
7
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 30 minutes.
8
Uncover and continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
9
Stir in the minced parsley just before serving to brighten the flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 391.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4922.6mg206%
Total Carbohydrate 86.6g29%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 17.0g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cacciatore, chicken, italian, tomato, garlic, herbs, basil, parsley, stew, simmer, easy, weeknight, rustic, comfort food, one pot, dinner, family meal, savory, aromatic, simple

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