Quick Chicken Cacciatore

Dairy Free
Health score
37%
Quick Chicken Cacciatore
30 min.
4
476kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this Quick Chicken Cacciatore! This dairy-free dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a hearty and flavorful experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. With tender chicken, earthy portobello mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce, this recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite.

The beauty of this Quick Chicken Cacciatore lies in its simplicity and speed. Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, you can easily customize the dish to your preference. The addition of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while the fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness to the plate. Serve it over al dente egg ribbons or fettuccini, and don’t forget the crusty bread for dipping into the savory sauce!

Not only is this meal quick to prepare, but it also boasts a well-balanced caloric profile, making it a great option for those mindful of their nutrition. With 476 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and treat yourself and your loved ones to a comforting bowl of Quick Chicken Cacciatore that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup beef broth 
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes crushed canned
  • 1.3 pounds chicken thighs dark boneless skinless (3 pieces)
  • servings top grated for passing
  • pound eggs cooked
  • handful parsley chopped
  • cloves garlic minced crushed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin (2 turns around the pan)
  •  portabello mushrooms halved thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • servings pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • stove

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining.
  5. Add crushed pepper, sliced mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt (salt is a magnet for drawing out liquid). Cover and cook mushrooms 5 minutes or until mushrooms are dark, tender and have given off their juices.
  6. Add about 1/2 cup of beef broth to intensify the wild mushroom flavor, then stir in the tomatoes and parsley.
  7. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks or slices and add to sauce. Simmer sauce 5 minutes to finish cooking chicken pieces and to allow the flavors to combine. Toss pasta with cacciatore and serve with crusty bread and grated cheese.
  8. Tidbits: Beef broth and stock is now available in resealable paper containers, which can be found on the soup aisle of your market. These paper containers make storage of remaining broth easier; keep some on hand in your refrigerator. Beef broth is used instead of chicken broth in this recipe because it pairs better with the beefy taste of portobello mushrooms. The broth will make your cacciatore taste as if it simmered all day because it accents the mushroom taste well.
  9. Depending on your brand, 1 large can of tomatoes can vary in weight from 28 to 32 ounces. Use your favorite, but check to make sure the product is sugar free.

Nutrition Facts

Calories476kcal
Protein38.65%
Fat45.8%
Carbs15.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.13
Glycemic Load
4.77
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
35.51913012629%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:476.07kcal
23.8%
Fat:24.46g
37.64%
Saturated Fat:6.13g
38.31%
Carbohydrates:18.68g
6.23%
Net Carbohydrates:14.14g
5.14%
Sugar:10.3g
11.45%
Cholesterol:556.5mg
185.5%
Sodium:675.86mg
29.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.44g
92.89%
Selenium:76.83µg
109.76%
Vitamin B3:12.66mg
63.3%
Vitamin B6:1.23mg
61.55%
Phosphorus:609.49mg
60.95%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55.55%
Vitamin B5:4.5mg
45.05%
Potassium:1279.31mg
36.55%
Vitamin K:36.07µg
34.35%
Iron:6.12mg
34.02%
Vitamin E:5.05mg
33.67%
Copper:0.66mg
33.01%
Vitamin B12:1.96µg
32.64%
Zinc:4.44mg
29.62%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.18%
Folate:100.05µg
25.01%
Vitamin C:20.52mg
24.88%
Vitamin A:1232.21IU
24.64%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.12%
Magnesium:88.61mg
22.15%
Fiber:4.55g
18.19%
Vitamin D:2.39µg
15.96%
Calcium:155.46mg
15.55%