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 mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lisa Grant (Jersey Girl Cooks)
- 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
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.
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