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Italian Chicken Delight

Italian Chicken Delight

Make authentic Italian Chicken Delight in one pot. This easy Chicken Cacciatore recipe yields tender chicken in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in 70 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces chicken thighs (skinless)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • q.s. Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 piece yellow bell pepper
  • 1 piece red bell pepper
  • 1 piece carrot
  • 280 g mushrooms
  • 150 g pitted black olives
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 800 g crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 200 g Roma tomatoes (halved)
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • Large, deep pan or Dutch oven
  • Chopping board
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
  3. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion for about 4 minutes until soft.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the bell peppers, carrot, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and halved Roma tomatoes. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Stir and bring to a bubble.
  6. Nestle the browned chicken back into the sauce, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.
  7. Stir in the pitted black olives and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 860mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish improves in flavor when stored overnight in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead option. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Remember, browning the chicken is crucial for flavor, so don’t skip that step!
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