Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish that is sure to please the whole family. Traditionally made with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, and bell peppers, this classic recipe can be easily adapted to make it Weight Watchers friendly. By using lean chicken breasts, low-fat cooking methods, and smart ingredient choices, you can create a delicious and satisfying Chicken Cacciatore that fits your healthy lifestyle.
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CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian chicken dish made with bell peppers and mushrooms simmered in tomato sauce.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
- In a large heavy saute pan, heat the pan over a medium-high flame and spray with cooking oil.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add the peppers, onion and garlic to the pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken, broth, and oregano. Cover the bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Continue simmering over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Add the chopped basil 5 minutes before sauce is done.
- Serve over 1 cup pasta.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 thigh, 3/4 cup sauce, 1 cup pasta, Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 22.5 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 379 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Serve this classic Italian stew plain or over whole-wheat penne. For a spicier flavour, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes at the start of cooking.
Categories Dinner,Lunch
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes and juice, wine, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
- Cover slow cooker; cook on high heat for 5 to 6 hours or on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Taste just before serving and add remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt if necessary. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
In Italian, Cacciatore refers to a hunter-style way of cooking and typically involves braising and slow cooking bone-in chicken in a tomato sauce. Our simplified version uses boneless chicken breasts and comes together in around 45 minutes, which is mostly hands-off work. The long simmer time is responsible for developing the tomato sauce's robust flavor. Pounding the chicken breasts ensures the chicken will cook quickly and evenly and delivers a juicy, tender bite. Toss any veggies you have on hand into this great dish, and use your favorite red wine to enhance the flavor. Branch out beyond pasta and serve it over polenta.
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add olive oil and heat. Add chicken breasts and cook over medium heat until browned and juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add onions, pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in wine, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Try Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken Cacciatore recipe, a rustic poultry-vegetable hunter's stew, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
- In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
- Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.
WW CORE ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORE
One of my all time favorites. You can do this in a chicken fry pan on top of the stove but the original recipe was in the oven. You can add mushrooms too.
Provided by RAZDAZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Put all into a baking dish, stir and cover.
- Bake 45 minute Uncover and stir.
- Continue to cook the veggies are to your liking and the chicken is cooked.
- Meanwhile, boil water for pasta and cook.
- Or nuke red or white potatoes.
WEIGHT WATCHERS SPICED CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Make and share this Weight Watchers Spiced Chicken Cacciatore recipe from Food.com.
Provided by summerstorm
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion, garlic, green pepper and mushrooms.
- Sauté until vegetables are tender and mushrooms release juice, about 4 minutes.
- Add chicken and sauté until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add basil, curry powder, salt and black pepper; stir to coat.
- Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Transfer spaghetti to four shallow bowls and spoon chicken mixture over top.
- Yields about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1 cup of spaghetti per serving with a Points value of 8.
Tips:
- To save time, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Shred or cube the chicken and add it to the sauce.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
- Add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce for a richer flavor.
- If you like your sauce a little spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve chicken cacciatore over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly, so you can enjoy it without guilt. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, chicken cacciatore is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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