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    Home > Recipes > Main Dishes > Chicken > Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken Cacciatore

    By Maike | Published: February 17, 2023 | Modified: February 17, 2023

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    This Chicken Cacciatore is a real showstopper! A classic restaurant dish adapted so you can easily make it at home with minimal ingredients. Serve over pasta, potatoes, rice, or even polenta! #chickencacciatore #cheerfulcook #restaurantrecipes #chicken #recipeseasy #weeknightdinner via @cheerfulcook

    Try this quick and easy Chicken Cacciatore with pasta and a slice of homemade bread for a warm and comforting meal!

    Mushrooms, onions, peppers, and the most tender chicken are simmered to perfection in a fragrant tomato sauce and served over pasta.

    A fork holding freshly cooked Chicken Cacciatore.
    Table of Contents show
    1 Why This Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients
    3 Variations
    4 How To Make This Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
    5 Serving Ideas
    6 Leftovers
    7 More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
    8 Chicken Cacciatore

    Why This Recipe Works

    ONE-POT MEAL - The Chicken Cacciatore is one of those amazing recipes you can make in one skillet (or a Dutch oven).

    SIMPLE INGREDIENTS - All ingredients are easy to get at any supermarket, or you may already have them in your fridge and pantry.

    Ingredients

    Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.

    Ingredients needed to make Chicken Cacciatore.

    CHICKEN - Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work best. They stay juicy and tender. But you can also use chicken breast.

    GARLIC & ONIONS - Fresh minced cloves or minced garlic. A sweet or yellow onion is a great choice for this recipe.

    VEGETABLES - Onion, Garlic, Red Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms.

    OLIVES - I use kalamata olives.

    WINE - Fortified marsala wine adds a subtle, nutty sweetness to your sauce.

    MARINARA SAUCE - You can, of course, use any marinara sauce you like. But I will say that the recipe comes out extra delicious if you're going to use Rao's Marinara. It's linked to the recipe card, and it's a beautiful marinara sauce, one I highly recommend.

    Variations

    WINE - If you don't like fortified wine, you can customize the recipe and use your favorite red or white wine. If you don't want to use any wine, you can substitute the wine with chicken broth.

    How To Make This Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

    Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

    STEP: Browning chicken and sautéing onion and garlic.
    STEP: Sauté with peppers and mushrooms until tender.
    STEP: Add marinara, wine, olives, capers, the chicken.
    1. Season and brown chicken in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
    2. Saute. Remove chicken and add diced vegetables. Stir and sauté for 10 minutes.
    3. Simmer. Add marinara sauce, wine, oregano, olives, and capers. Add chicken back in and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender.

    TIP: Serve with fresh basil or parsley.

    Serving Ideas

    Chicken Cacciatore is delicious because tender chicken is smothered in a richly flavorful wine sauce. To soak up all of this delicious sauce, you'll need a delicious side dish. Here are some amazing options.

    PASTA - Choose your favorite style of pasta. I mostly serve the Chicken Cacciatore over fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti pasta. But any short pasta would work well, too.

    TIP - Try this chicken dish with Spaetzle noodles.

    POLENTA - You might be more familiar with Hungarian Goulash being served over polenta. And trust me, Chicken Cacciatore with polenta is a most satisfying combination.

    RICE - Another option is to serve the chicken and sauce over plain white or brown rice.

    POTATOES - If pasta and rice are not up your alley, try serving this dish over mashed potatoes.

    GLUTEN-FREE - This dish is naturally gluten-free because we are not dredging the chicken in flour but simply browning the chicken. Choose gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles to stay gluten-free.

    Leftovers

    STORE - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    FREEZE - Yes, you can freeze this Chicken Cacciatore dinner. Allow the cooked dish to cool completely before transferring the chicken, vegetables, and sauce to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Top down view of a skillet with Chicken Cacciatore.

    More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

    CHICKEN PARMESAN - Juicy, tender, and crispy breaded chicken is baked to perfection in flavorful tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese!

    PAPRIKA CHICKEN - Tender and juicy chicken smothered in a rich and creamy paprika sauce served over tender egg noodles! 

    CHICKEN STROGANOFF - Tender beef sauteed in butter and spices simmered in simple mustard and sour cream sauce.

    CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - Tender chicken breast fried to golden-brown perfection. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. 

    ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN - Pan-fried chicken breast cooked to perfection and served in a tangy and savory caper and olive butter sauce and topped with roasted lemons.

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    Chicken Cacciatore

    This classic dish is a savory combination of juicy chicken, fragrant herbs, and vegetables cooked simmered to perfection.
    Servings: 6
    A fork holding freshly cooked Chicken Cacciatore.
    TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds chicken cut into 6 pieces
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 large red bell peppers diced
    • 1 pound mushrooms sliced
    • 1 tablespoon oregano
    • 1½ cup marinara sauce
    • ⅔ cup marsala wine
    • ¼ cup kalamata olives
    • 1 tablespoon capers optional

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet. Meanwhile, season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken into the skillet and brown on both sides. About 5 minutes per side.
    • Remove chicken and transfer onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
    • Add onions, garlic, and oregano into the same skillet, stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add bell pepper, and mushrooms to the same skillet and sauté for 10 minutes. Cover the skillet with a lid.
    • Add in marinara sauce, marsala wine, capers and olives. Bring to a boil.
    • Once boiling, reduce a simmer and add the chicken back into the skillet. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2206IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg

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