Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

5 from 1 vote

A kid-friendly chicken recipe that's quick and easy to prepare, great for a family dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cacciatore, chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings people

Calories 548kcal

Cost 15

In a large frying pan, warm up the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Add the pieces of chicken and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
4 chicken thighs, 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest.
In the same pan, still over medium-high heat, add the red bell peppers, onions, and garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
1 large red bell pepper, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
Add the red wine and cook until reduced by half.
½ cup red wine
Add the diced tomatoes with the juice, the chicken stock, the capers, the oregano, and the basil, and season to taste.
1 can diced tomatoes with juice, ¾ cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp. drained capers, 2 tsp. fresh oregano leaves, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Add the pieces of chicken to the pan. Make sure they’re all coated with the sauce, and bring them to a simmer.
Cover the saucepan and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked.
Garnish with fresh basil to serve.