Chicken Cacciatore with Red Wine

Health score
36%
Chicken Cacciatore with Red Wine
40 min.
4
461kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Chicken Cacciatore with Red Wine, a classic Italian dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but also a delightful way to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy chicken breasts, beautifully coated in a light dusting of flour and seared to golden perfection. As they simmer in a luscious sauce made from crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a splash of robust red wine, the flavors meld together to create a mouthwatering experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy.

With the addition of fresh basil and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and onion, this Chicken Cacciatore is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Serve it over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or al dente spaghetti, and watch as your loved ones savor every bite. This dish is a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly special, making it a must-try for any home cook looking to elevate their dinner game.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes crushed canned
  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons basil fresh julienned
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • servings bell pepper 
  • medium bell pepper red seeded chopped
  • cup red wine (Chianti, Cabernet or Merlot)
  • servings salt 
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken breasts; coat chicken with flour. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken; cook until browned on both sides.
  3. Remove chicken from Dutch oven; place on plate. Set aside.
  4. In same Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes.
  6. Add red wine; cook until reduced in half.
  7. Stir in tomatoes, broth and oregano.
  8. Place chicken over tomatoes.
  9. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165F).
  10. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes or spaghetti, spooning sauce over chicken.
  11. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories461kcal
Protein27.89%
Fat42.22%
Carbs29.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.5
Glycemic Load
10.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.118695507879%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Petunidin
1.19mg
Delphinidin
1.21mg
Malvidin
8.3mg
Peonidin
0.75mg
Catechin
4.28mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
1.06mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.68mg
Isorhamnetin
1.39mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
6.49mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:461.31kcal
23.07%
Fat:20.24g
31.14%
Saturated Fat:5.87g
36.69%
Carbohydrates:32.23g
10.74%
Net Carbohydrates:25.31g
9.21%
Sugar:14.97g
16.64%
Cholesterol:88.54mg
29.51%
Sodium:858.38mg
37.32%
Alcohol:6.36g
100%
Alcohol %:1.36%
100%
Protein:30.08g
60.17%
Vitamin C:155.98mg
189.07%
Vitamin B3:16.04mg
80.19%
Vitamin A:3963.94IU
79.28%
Vitamin B6:1.55mg
77.65%
Selenium:41.01µg
58.59%
Vitamin E:6.15mg
41.01%
Potassium:1374.9mg
39.28%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.32%
Phosphorus:366.89mg
36.69%
Vitamin K:30.33µg
28.89%
Fiber:6.91g
27.66%
Vitamin B5:2.61mg
26.12%
Folate:100.54µg
25.13%
Iron:4.5mg
25%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.86%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.26%
Magnesium:96.53mg
24.13%
Copper:0.46mg
23.13%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.55%
Calcium:110.8mg
11.08%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.16%