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Simple Chicken Cacciatore

This easy chicken cacciatore recipe makes a simple and delicious Italian comfort food that is perfect all year yound!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lisa Grant (Jersey Girl Cooks)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 Pieces of chicken skin removed
  • 2 Medium sized carrots cleaned and chopped
  • 1 Large shallot peeled and diced
  • 3 Cloves garlic minced
  • 16 Ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Cup chicken stock
  • 1 28 ounce Can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Handful parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 Teaspoons McCormick dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick dried oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon McCormick crushed red pepper
  • McCormick Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven to medium high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add the carrots, shallots, garlic and mushrooms. Saute on medium heat until the veggies are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the stock to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano and red pepper.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cover. Simmer on low for another 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked and tender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, pasta or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 1146mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5617IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg