ZIPPY CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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For an entree with Italian flair, try these tender chicken breasts simmered in a nicely seasoned tomato sauce. The sauce has chunks of green pepper and mushrooms, and gets a little zip from balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, mushrooms and garlic in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. , Add the tomato puree, stewed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, remaining salt and reserved chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in parsley. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve over spaghetti if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mustak Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to make a delicious and healthy meal for my family.


Kaydence Taylor
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken cacciatore was flavorful and delicious, and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Demetre Dudu
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken cacciatore is flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to hide some healthy vegetables in a meal.


Gta Gta1
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to make a delicious and healthy meal for my family.


Dana Washington
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken cacciatore is flavorful and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.


Noor Haq
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken cacciatore was flavorful and delicious, and it was a great way to share a meal with friends.


A. W.
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken cacciatore is flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Riaz Qureshi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


Rashed Hafizy
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The chicken cacciatore is flavorful and delicious without being too complicated.


Wazeer Kumar
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken cacciatore. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Austin A
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken cacciatore was a hit with my family.


Ra Ja
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and the sauce is delicious.


Rajiv Mainali
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This dish is a family favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Nayah Rahman
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Aubrey Valentine
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This is the best chicken cacciatore recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Nirajan Kisan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Fabiqul Sumon
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken cacciatore was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was rich and creamy.


Fi Bethe
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Zaim
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This chicken cacciatore recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.