Chicken Cacciatore
A classic Italian-inspired dish, Chicken Cacciatore features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and aromatic Italian seasoning. Served over a bed of egg noodles, this hearty and comforting meal is packed with flavor.

Prep Time
45 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Pantry
1 tbs Italian Seasoning
1 Onion
1 15-oz can Broth
2 15-oz cans Diced Tomatoes
1 lb Egg Noodles (or alternative)
Fridge and Freezer
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, thawed
1 Bell Pepper
1 tbs minced Garlic
8 oz Mushrooms
Directions
Wash hands with soap and water. Peel and chop the onion. Seed and chop the bell pepper.
Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip the chicken and cook on the other side for 3-4 minutes until browned (chicken does not need to be cooked through yet). Carefully remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the can of broth, bring to a boil over high, then reduce to medium-high heat and cook until the liquid is reduced by about half.
Add the can of tomatoes with their juices, the mushrooms, and the seasoning. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium-high, and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Add the chicken and any juices that have accumulated in the plate back to the pan. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve the chicken and sauce over pasta. Makes 4 servings. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
*Substitute gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
<ul><li>*Chicken: the USDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.</li><li>See how to chop an onion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2D7Gif_4tU</li><li>See how to cook pasta here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6avojLuw-Qg</li></ul>
