Best 7 Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of "Low-Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore," a tantalizing dish that combines succulent chicken with a vibrant medley of vegetables and savory seasonings. This delightful recipe offers a healthier take on the classic Italian dish, featuring lean chicken and a flavorful tomato-based sauce that is simmered to perfection. With its effortless preparation and minimal ingredients, "Low-Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore" is the ultimate weeknight meal that promises a satisfying and nutritious dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe by Tasty image

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

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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A 'back to basics' version of the classic Chicken Cacciatore. Chicken meat simmered with garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and oregano. This recipe can easily be doubled. Serve over cooked noodles or rice, if desired.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ pound chicken meat, cooked and cubed
½ cup whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup green beans
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft. Add chicken, then stir in tomatoes, beans and oregano.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LOW-FAT CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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We've recreated this Italian classic with lots of flavor and very little fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 whole chicken breasts, (about 12 ounces each), boned, skinned, and cut in half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces small white button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small onion, peeled and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
2 ribs celery, strings removed, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 small carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray nonstick skillet with olive-oil spray; place over high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook in skillet until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Wipe out skillet, and respray. Add mushrooms, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside. Reduce heat to low.
  • Respray skillet; add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic; cover, and cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add wine, and raise heat to high; cook until wine is almost evaporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, yellow pepper, rosemary, stock, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. Add chicken and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer chicken until tender, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 g

LOW FAT & EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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My favorite Italian dish is chicken cacciatore, now I can make it without worrying about healthiness. We do use whole wheat pasta.

Provided by SB61287

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, Classico tomato basil preferred
3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 (25 1/2 ounce) bottle dry white wine
1 small yellow onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced large
1 red pepper, diced large
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Heat sauce in large saucepan on low heat.
  • In fry pan sprayed with Pam, brown chicken on both sides.
  • Add some wine, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken and about 2 T. of wine from pan to the sauce.
  • Add a little more wine and the onion to the fry pan. Simmer 5-8 minutes and add to the sauce with 2 T. of wine from the pan.
  • Add a little more wine to fry pan along with peppers. Simmer 8-10 minutes & add to sauce with 2 T. of wine from pan.
  • Repeat above with mushrooms-simmer 10 minutes and add to sauce with 2 T. wine from the pan.
  • Simmer sauce for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over pasta.

BABZY'S LOW FAT CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This was a hit for us. I love coming up with ww friendly recipes, this recipe fits the Core program. This tastes so good that you'd never guess it's healthy and good for you! You can add mushrooms to this if you wish, I leave them out because DH doesn't like them.

Provided by thepurpleturtle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch all purpose Greek seasoning
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch bay leaf
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly brown chicken in a frying pan, cut each breast into a few pieces and place in a large casserole dish.
  • Sauté onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil until soft. Sprinkle over the chicken in the casserole dish.
  • Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over chicken mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Serve over whole wheat pasta, brown rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 841.2, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 19.3

LOW CALORIE CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Low Calorie Chicken Cacciatore Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Suzolson

Number Of Ingredients 18

Six 3 ounce skinned, boned small chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons of olive oil or cooking oil
3 cups (8 oz.) small. fresh mushrooms, or two (4 oz.) jars whole button mushrooms, drained
2 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut into strips
1 large (1 c.) onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup of dry white wine
1 small serrano chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped OR
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red dried pepper (optional)
one 28 ounce can of tomatoes, cut up
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
Hot, cooked penne or rigatoni pasta

Steps:

  • In a heavy 12 inch skillet or Dutch oven, brown chicken in hot oil on all sides (4 or 5 minutes total). Remove chicken, set aside. Add mushrooms (if using fresh), sweet peppers, onion and garlic to skillet drippings. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Add mushrooms (if using canned), wine and serrano or crushed red pepper to vegetable mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until almost all liquid evaporates. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, basil, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper. Return chicken to pan. uncovered, 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Or, after returning chicken to pan, bake, uncovered, in 350ºF. oven 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done (use oven proof skillet for this method). Serve over cooked pasta. Serves 6. 253 calories (28% from fat), 29 grams protein, 13 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams fat (saturated fat 2 grams), 72 milligrams cholesterol, 511 milligrams sodium, 806 potassium, 3 grams dietary fiber.

LIGHTER CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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The classic Italian 'hunter's stew' gets a healthy makeover, with low-fat chicken breasts, prosciutto and a rich herby tomato sauce

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive oil
3 slices prosciutto, fat removed, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 sage sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
4 skinless chicken breasts (550g total weight), preferably organic
150ml dry white wine
400g can plum tomatoes in natural juice
1 tbsp tomato purée
225g chestnut mushrooms, quartered or halved if large
small handful chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Tip in the prosciutto and fry for about 2 mins until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, letting any fat drain back into the pan, and set aside. Put the onion, garlic and herbs in the pan and fry for 3-4 mins.
  • Spread the onion out in the pan, then lay the chicken breasts on top. Season with pepper and fry for 5 mins over a medium heat, turning the chicken once, until starting to brown on both sides and the onion is caramelising on the bottom of the pan. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate. Raise the heat, give it a quick stir and, when sizzling, pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 mins to reduce slightly.
  • Lower the heat to medium, return the prosciutto to the pan, then stir in the tomatoes (breaking them up with your spoon), tomato purée and mushrooms. Spoon 4 tbsp of water into the empty tomato can, swirl it around, then pour it into the pan. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins or until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly, then return the chicken to the pan and cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. Season and scatter over the parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 6.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6.9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.7 grams fiber, Protein 38.7 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can substitute chicken broth.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the chicken cacciatore over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  • For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in the white wine and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This low-fat version is made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts and plenty of vegetables, so it's a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve it over your favorite pasta or rice for a complete meal.

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