Best 10 Cacciatore Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Cacciatore chicken breasts is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs, and served over pasta or rice. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This easy chicken cacciatore recipe makes a good Sunday dinner, since it's so simple to prepare. This recipe is the best because it's loaded with lots of vegetables and is a family favorite. -Barbara Roberts, Courtenay, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine or water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Dust chicken with flour. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove chicken to platter. , In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion, celery, pepper and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, herbs, garlic and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, oil, portobello mushroom, large white onion, large red bell pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, diced tomato, red wine, low sodium chicken broth, fresh basil

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half, widthwise
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons oil, divided
1 lb portobello mushroom, diced
1 large white onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
14.5 oz diced tomato, 1 can
½ cup red wine
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
fresh basil, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place 4 pieces of the chicken in the skillet and sear until until golden-brown, about 1-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and repeat searing with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the empty skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and stir occasionally until most of the moisture has evaporated from the pan, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
  • Add the onions and bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the onions and peppers have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and rosemary and stir until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add in the tomatoes, red wine, and broth and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add the mushrooms and chicken back into the sauce and bring to a low simmer.
  • Cover and let cook until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C), about 5-8 minutes.
  • Serve topped with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 9 grams

QUICK CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup beef broth or stock
1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound egg ribbons or egg fettuccini, cooked to al dente
Crusty bread and grated Parmigiano or Romano, for passing

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining. 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. Add about 1/2 cup of beef broth to intensify the wild mushroom flavor, then stir in the tomatoes and parsley. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

CACCIATORE CHICKEN BREASTS



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JoAnn McCauley of Dubuque, Iowa shares her version of traditional Chicken Cacciatore with this easy recipe. The tasty sauce and chicken can be served over rice or noodles. If you want to lower the sodium, use garlic powder instead of garlic salt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 medium green pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
3/4 cup canned stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside., Add the tomatoes, wine, garlic salt, rosemary and pepper to the skillet. Stir in onion mixture and heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BONELESS CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This boneless chicken cacciatore is a quick and easy dinner option the whole family will enjoy (and they're getting their veggies in! Shhhh... they'll never realize it's good for them!). Serve over egg noodles or any other pasta you like and top with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Patti82

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in celery, onion, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, marjoram, and black pepper. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are no longer crispy, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1081.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST CACCIATORE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced
4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne
4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne
3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound)
6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
8 cups water
2 cups yellow cornmeal
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepot and saute onions, peppers and mushrooms until onions begin to turn translucent and peppers begin to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, shallots, garlic, basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer 45 minutes until medium thickness.
  • Preheat a grill to high.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until cooked through. Arrange on serving platter and spoon sauce around. Serve with a side of polenta (as you would mashed potatoes), and remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
  • Saute onion in butter until softened. Add water and stir in polenta. Cook on low heat, stirring often, for about 40 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Many cooks overload Italian-American-style red sauce with olive oil. While it is a healthy fat, it's still a fat. At 120 calories per tablespoon, that's a lot of leeway in the hands of a liberal cook. In this version, the olive oil has been reduced to 1/2 tablespoon for all 4 portions and it still tastes great. If you use chicken thighs, you'll end up with a little more cholesterol but a lot more flavor. (If your diet requires very small amounts of cholesterol, use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead of the chicken thighs, and simmer them for only 10 to 12 minutes to prevent their drying out.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 8-ounce package sliced button mushrooms
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into large dice
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 3/4 cups Rocco's How Low Can You Go Low-Fat Marinara Sauce (page 206) or store-bought low-fat marinara sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil. Add the chicken and sear it on both sides until it is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the mushrooms and bell peppers to the Dutch oven. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, and cook until they have softened a little bit, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook until it has reduced by half. Add the marinara sauce and the basil, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Add the browned chicken, pushing each piece down in order to submerge it as much as possible in the sauce. Cover the pot and bring the stew to a simmer. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve.
  • Fat: 38.1g (before), 6.9g (after)
  • Calories: 670 (before), 240 (after)
  • Protein: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 348mg

HEALTHY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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I can't vouch for the authenticity of this 'italian' dish but it sure is delicious! Skinless chicken breast and the use of cooking spray help this dish to be low in fat. It can be served over pasta or without for a lower carb option.

Provided by ekgarcia

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
nonstick cooking spray
salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup nonfat chicken broth
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breast into about 1 inch chunks and add salt. Coat a pan with non stick spray and brown the chicken.
  • In a separate pot, coat with cooking spray and add chopped onion and bell pepper until translucent.
  • Once chicken is browned and the onion- bell pepper mixture is translucent, transfer chicken into pot.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the hot pan in which you cooked the chicken until all the brown bits lift from the pan then transfer the liquid to the pot with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Add the can of stewed tomatoes, freshly minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil to the pot and set it to simmer.
  • Brown the mushrooms then add to the pot.
  • Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes then enjoy.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Make and share this Chicken Cacciatore recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dannielle

Categories     Chicken

Time 9h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 chicken breasts, skinned
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 green pepper, seeded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can whole tomato (15 oz)
1 can sliced mushroom (, 4 oz)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons pimientos, minced

Steps:

  • Halve chicken breasts.
  • Chop pepper.
  • Wash well, and pat dry.
  • Combine ingredients in Crockpot.
  • Add chicken pieces, pushing down into liquid to thoroughly moisten and coat.
  • Cover and cook on Low setting for 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 456.8, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 17.4

CACCIATORE CHICKEN



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Jazz up chicken breasts with an Italian tomato sauce with rosemary and garlic, baked like a casserole - it's a healthy choice, too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion sliced
2 garlic cloves sliced
1 tsp olive oil
400g can chopped tomato
2 tbsp chopped rosemary leaves
4 chicken breasts
small handful basil leaves
favourite seasonal vegetables to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the tomatoes, rosemary and seasoning, and cook for 10-15 mins until thickened.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the chicken on a baking tray, top with the sauce and bake for 15-20 mins until cooked through. Serve scattered with basil, with your favourite veg, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, consider using pre-cut chicken breasts or fillets.
  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and chili flakes to your taste preferences.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute it with chicken broth or water.
  • Serve the cacciatore chicken with your favorite sides, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

The recipes provided in the article offer a versatile and delicious way to prepare cacciatore chicken. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a modern twist, there's a recipe here to suit your taste. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and the option to customize the ingredients, cacciatore chicken is a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a hearty and satisfying meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine. Happy cooking!

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