Best Easy Weeknight Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, oil, portobello mushroom, large white onion, large red bell pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, diced tomato, red wine, low sodium chicken broth, fresh basil

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half, widthwise
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons oil, divided
1 lb portobello mushroom, diced
1 large white onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
14.5 oz diced tomato, 1 can
½ cup red wine
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
fresh basil, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place 4 pieces of the chicken in the skillet and sear until until golden-brown, about 1-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and repeat searing with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the empty skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and stir occasionally until most of the moisture has evaporated from the pan, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
  • Add the onions and bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the onions and peppers have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and rosemary and stir until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add in the tomatoes, red wine, and broth and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add the mushrooms and chicken back into the sauce and bring to a low simmer.
  • Cover and let cook until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C), about 5-8 minutes.
  • Serve topped with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 9 grams

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Chicken alla cacciatore (meaning "in the hunter's style") is one of the first recipes I made in college. It's an easy, one-pot weeknight meal and a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.

Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
1/2 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 splash white wine
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped tomatoes, about 3 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 sprig oregano

Steps:

  • The chicken: Heat a dry skillet on high for 1 minute, then add the oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the pan. Brown chicken, about 2-3 minutes per side, reducing heat to medium after 1 minute. Remove and pour out any dark oil.
  • The sauce: To the same skillet, add more oil and sweat the onions, 3-5 minutes (add more olive oil as needed). Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, followed by white wine. Reduce white wine until almost dry, then add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the olives. Cook 10 minutes, occasionally moving the sauce around until it thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Assembly: Spoon the sauce onto a serving platter. Remove the bay leaf and thyme. Add fresh oregano followed by chicken.

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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We love this combination of chicken and tomatoes. I like to top it with a little grated Parmesan cheese or part-skim mozzarella.-Rachel Greenawalt Keller, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and Italian seasoning. Add chicken, a few at a time; seal and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 teaspoon oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. , In same skillet, cook onion in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini; cook until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and salt. Bring to a boil. , Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-14 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken mixture with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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A 'back to basics' version of the classic Chicken Cacciatore. Chicken meat simmered with garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and oregano. This recipe can easily be doubled. Serve over cooked noodles or rice, if desired.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ pound chicken meat, cooked and cubed
½ cup whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup green beans
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft. Add chicken, then stir in tomatoes, beans and oregano.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHICKEN POT PIE



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There's easy as pie, then there's as easy as chicken pot pie with Bisquick. This classic, filling favorite comes together quickly for any given weeknight, and never ceases to satisfy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix vegetables, chicken and soup in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Stir together remaining ingredients with fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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