CHICKEN CACCIATORE

I’m baaack! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze. From my last recipe you probably thought I only eat chocolate but I do make and eat healthy food too. For example, this savory Chicken Cacciatore!

Well guys, to tell you the truth, this recipe was somewhat of a challenge for me. The first time I tried making chicken cacciatore, I followed the recipe to the T! I used chicken thighs with the skin ON. Now, I usually never cook with skin on… and I was reminded why. The texture of the skin is something I can’t handle… and I don’t want to eat calories of something I’m not really enjoying so for this version of Chicken Cacciatore I am using good ole boneless skinless chicken breasts. Great flavor, texture, and lean!

This recipe is pretty similar to my recipe for Napa Valley Chicken. The only difference is that it has less sugar and the addition of mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper. Both are so yummy!

Chicken Cacciatore is such a perfect winter meal. The breaded chicken and rich tomato sauce adds to the comfort feel and the browned mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper give it a deep flavor.

 CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Enjoy a lean version of your favorite 'hunter-style' chicken in this Chicken Cacciatore with mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.

Author: Garnish & Glaze

Recipe type: Main Dish

Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in two
• salt & pepper
• ⅓ cup flour
• 8 ounces cremini mushroom, quartered
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup white wine (or Ginger Ale)
• 1 - 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 - 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Garnish:

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and then dredge in the flour. Brown chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Set aside on a plate.
4. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned. Then, adddd the onion, bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
5. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and all the spices. Bring to a simmer, add the chicken, spoon a little of the sauce over the tops and then place the pan in the oven. Cook for 35-45 minutes until internal chicken temperature is 165 degrees.
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over pasta or rice.