Classic Chicken Cacciatore

Health score
30%
Classic Chicken Cacciatore
80 min.
6
1014kcal

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Welcome to the heart of Italian cuisine with our Classic Chicken Cacciatore! This delightful dish, which translates to "hunter's chicken," is a rustic and flavorful meal that brings the warmth of home-cooked goodness to your table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe serves six and is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors and vibrant colors.

Imagine tender pieces of chicken, perfectly browned and simmered in a savory sauce made from fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and juicy tomatoes. The combination of green bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms adds a delightful crunch and depth to the dish, while the herbs infuse it with an irresistible aroma. With a cooking time of just 80 minutes, you can easily prepare this dish even on a busy weeknight.

Not only is Chicken Cacciatore a feast for the senses, but it also offers a satisfying caloric breakdown, making it a hearty option for lunch or dinner. Serve it over a bed of pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and don’t forget to sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for that extra touch of flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this classic Italian dish that will transport you straight to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany!

Ingredients

  • 10.5 lb chicken whole
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • medium bell pepper green
  • medium onion 
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • oz tomato sauce canned
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped
  • teaspoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • serving parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Coat chicken with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain.
  2. Cut bell pepper and onions crosswise in half; cut each half into fourths.
  3. Stir bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients except cheese into chicken in skillet.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
  5. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1014kcal
Protein30.31%
Fat61.28%
Carbs8.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.67
Glycemic Load
8.82
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
35.221304541049%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
7.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1014.4kcal
50.72%
Fat:68.42g
105.27%
Saturated Fat:18.69g
116.8%
Carbohydrates:21.13g
7.04%
Net Carbohydrates:17.58g
6.39%
Sugar:6.74g
7.48%
Cholesterol:290.11mg
96.7%
Sodium:821.01mg
35.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:76.16g
152.32%
Vitamin B3:28.43mg
142.16%
Selenium:62.46µg
89.22%
Vitamin B6:1.61mg
80.25%
Phosphorus:664.69mg
66.47%
Vitamin C:34.33mg
41.61%
Vitamin B5:4.13mg
41.25%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
39.08%
Zinc:5.75mg
38.32%
Potassium:1201.52mg
34.33%
Vitamin K:34.82µg
33.16%
Iron:5.76mg
31.99%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.66%
Magnesium:109.33mg
27.33%
Vitamin E:3.51mg
23.4%
Copper:0.45mg
22.55%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.51%
Vitamin B12:1.25µg
20.91%
Vitamin A:971.6IU
19.43%
Folate:67.62µg
16.91%
Fiber:3.55g
14.19%
Calcium:140.75mg
14.08%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.44%