Cacciatore-Style Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Cacciatore-Style Chicken
55 min.
4
278kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cacciatore-Style Chicken, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cooking right to your table. This dairy-free recipe is not only wholesome but also incredibly satisfying, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can easily whip up a meal that serves four, ensuring everyone enjoys a hearty and nutritious feast.

The star of this dish is the tender, boneless chicken breast, which is sautéed to golden perfection and paired with a medley of colorful vegetables, including crisp bell peppers, zucchini, and earthy mushrooms. The addition of diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning infuses the dish with a rich, savory sauce that beautifully complements the chicken and pasta.

What sets this recipe apart is its versatility; you can serve it over your choice of pasta, whether it be farfalle, rotini, or radiatore, making it a delightful option for pasta lovers. With a balanced caloric breakdown, this meal is not only delicious but also a smart choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious Cacciatore-Style Chicken that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.8 cup to 3 sized squashes yellow sliced
  • 0.8 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 14.5 oz tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon seasoning italian
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups rotini pasta uncooked (bow-tie) (nugget)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 3 pieces. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; move chicken to one side of skillet.
  2. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini and mushrooms to other side of skillet. Cook vegetables about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. Stir tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper into vegetables and chicken.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  5. Uncover chicken mixture and simmer 5 minutes longer.
  6. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein34.58%
Fat20.55%
Carbs44.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.5
Glycemic Load
9.91
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.042173916879%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.9mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
5.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.91kcal
13.9%
Fat:6.36g
9.79%
Saturated Fat:1.15g
7.16%
Carbohydrates:31.25g
10.42%
Net Carbohydrates:28.04g
10.2%
Sugar:5.39g
5.99%
Cholesterol:54.43mg
18.14%
Sodium:250.43mg
10.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.09g
48.17%
Selenium:48.32µg
69.03%
Vitamin B3:11mg
55%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.29%
Vitamin C:31.49mg
38.16%
Phosphorus:290.65mg
29.06%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.33%
Potassium:759.32mg
21.69%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.2%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.22%
Magnesium:59.56mg
14.89%
Copper:0.28mg
13.78%
Fiber:3.21g
12.84%
Vitamin K:13.21µg
12.58%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.72%
Iron:2.1mg
11.64%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.79%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.66%
Folate:32.54µg
8.13%
Calcium:59.58mg
5.96%
Vitamin A:262.17IU
5.24%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.95%