Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian skillet dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and herbs, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cook for another 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits; cook until wine is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over cooked pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.