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Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

One pan and 30 minutes are all you need to make this hearty, healthy and delicious Italian chicken cacciatore!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Skillet + One Pot Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken cacciatore
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping the chicken

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine all of the chicken ingredients and rub evenly all over the 4 chicken breasts.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet then place the chicken in it. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes per side then remove it from the skillet and onto a plate, the chicken will not be cooked through at this point.
  • Add a tablespoon olive oil to the skillet swirling to coat it. Add the sliced onion, peppers, mushrooms, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the skillet and sautè for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add in the wine and cook for another minute or until the liquid reduces by about half. Stir in a half of the basil, parsley and thyme then pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together until combined then place the chicken breasts back in the skillet and coat them with the sauce.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle the remaining herbs and shredded parmesan cheese over the top and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 617mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g