Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot Chicken Cacciatore with seared chicken and a rich tomato-pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and let it simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the fresh basil, parsley, and olives (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot over pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before searing for a better brown crust. Do not crowd the pan when searing; work in batches if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg