Chicken Cacciatore

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
26%
Chicken Cacciatore
45 min.
6
630kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy! This Chicken Cacciatore recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with vibrant flavors and comforting aromas that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this popular main course showcases juicy chicken simmered to perfection, surrounded by a medley of roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs.

What makes this dish even better is that it is dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor. Picture tender pieces of chicken, golden brown from roasting, combined with the sweetness of roasted plum tomatoes and the earthiness of crimini mushrooms, all elegantly simmered in a rich, savory sauce infused with dry red wine and fresh herbs.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that serves six generous portions. It’s perfect for families or gatherings where hearty, wholesome food takes center stage. Whether you’re serving it over freshly cooked gemelli or penne, and topped with fragrant basil and briny capers, every bite guarantees a taste of the rustic Italian countryside.

So, roll up your sleeves and join in on the fun of creating a dish that brings comfort and joy to the table. Let’s dive into the delicious world of Chicken Cacciatore!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil divided thinly sliced
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  • tablespoons capers divided drained
  • 4.5 pound meat from a rotisserie chicken fat trimmed cut into 8 pieces, excess
  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked
  • ounces crimini mushrooms (baby bella)
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry red
  • 1.5 tablespoons rosemary fresh divided chopped
  • cup low-salt chicken broth 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • cups very onion red thinly sliced
  • 1.5 pounds plum tomatoes coarsely chopped (scant 4 cups)
  • tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine plum tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion in large bowl.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar; toss to blend.
  4. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread vegetable mixture in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until onion slices are golden brown and all vegetables are tender, stirring frequently, about 50 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  7. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon rosemary.
  8. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
  10. Transfer chicken to bowl.
  11. Add wine to skillet and boil until wine is reduced by half, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute. Stir in canned tomatoes with juice, then broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Return chicken to sauce in skillet.
  12. Place skillet in oven and roast uncovered until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with knife, about 25 minutes.
  13. Remove skillet from oven. Stir in roasted vegetables, remaining 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, half of basil, and half of capers. Simmer over medium heat until vegetables are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Place pasta in large shallow bowl. Top with chicken and sauce.
  15. Sprinkle remaining basil and capers over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories630kcal
Protein24.31%
Fat54.72%
Carbs20.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.58
Glycemic Load
10.81
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.553043396577%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.84mg
Malvidin
5.25mg
Peonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
1.54mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Naringenin
0.9mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
4.13mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
21.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:629.94kcal
31.5%
Fat:37.43g
57.58%
Saturated Fat:8.91g
55.69%
Carbohydrates:32.28g
10.76%
Net Carbohydrates:28.14g
10.23%
Sugar:7.41g
8.23%
Cholesterol:122.47mg
40.82%
Sodium:212.47mg
9.24%
Alcohol:2.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.44%
100%
Protein:37.41g
74.82%
Vitamin B3:14.11mg
70.54%
Selenium:48.75µg
69.64%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
41.8%
Phosphorus:382.24mg
38.22%
Vitamin C:24.56mg
29.77%
Potassium:932.7mg
26.65%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.64%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.21%
Vitamin A:1263.45IU
25.27%
Vitamin K:24.94µg
23.75%
Vitamin B5:2.32mg
23.23%
Copper:0.46mg
22.97%
Zinc:3.24mg
21.58%
Vitamin E:2.87mg
19.13%
Magnesium:69.52mg
17.38%
Iron:3.11mg
17.28%
Fiber:4.15g
16.58%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.01%
Folate:57.49µg
14.37%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.72%
Calcium:65.48mg
6.55%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.43%
Source:Epicurious