Best 9 Cacciatore Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Indulge in the rustic charm of Cacciatore Chicken Breasts, a delectable dish that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. These tender chicken breasts, simmered in a flavorful sauce of vine-ripened tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and succulent mushrooms, promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Accompanied by three distinct recipe variations, this article caters to diverse culinary preferences. Explore the classic Cacciatore Chicken with its rich tomato-based sauce, the zesty Lemon Cacciatore Chicken that adds a burst of citrusy goodness, and the creamy Mushroom Cacciatore Chicken that elevates the dish with its velvety mushroom sauce. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional dish, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup beef broth or stock
1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound egg ribbons or egg fettuccini, cooked to al dente
Crusty bread and grated Parmigiano or Romano, for passing

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining. Add crushed pepper, sliced mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt (salt is a magnet for drawing out liquid). Cover and cook mushrooms 5 minutes or until mushrooms are dark, tender and have given off their juices. Add about 1/2 cup of beef broth to intensify the wild mushroom flavor, then stir in the tomatoes and parsley. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks or slices and add to sauce. Simmer sauce 5 minutes to finish cooking chicken pieces and to allow the flavors to combine. Toss pasta with cacciatore and serve with crusty bread and grated cheese.
  • Tidbits: Beef broth and stock is now available in resealable paper containers, which can be found on the soup aisle of your market. These paper containers make storage of remaining broth easier; keep some on hand in your refrigerator. Beef broth is used instead of chicken broth in this recipe because it pairs better with the beefy taste of portobello mushrooms. The broth will make your cacciatore taste as if it simmered all day because it accents the mushroom taste well.
  • Depending on your brand, 1 large can of tomatoes can vary in weight from 28 to 32 ounces. Use your favorite, but check to make sure the product is sugar free.

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE



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You'll love this hearty, rustic chicken caccaitore recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers in a flavorful tomato sauce. Fall apart tender chicken with all the comforting aromtics and Italian flavors the family loves. You can make it stovetop or in your crockpot. Serve it with crusty bread or on top of plain pasta, polenta or rice.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on, trimmed of excess fat)
Kosher salt and black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
2 celery ribs (chopped)
½ red bell pepper (chopped)
½ green bell pepper (chopped)
8 ounces mushrooms (white or baby bella) (cleaned and sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp oregano
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (more for later)
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup red wine
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides and underneath the sikn.
  • In a large pan or braiser (with a lid), heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down first. Cook until golden brown, then turn over to brown on the other side (about 8 minutes total). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • In the same braiser, add the onions, celery, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, tossing regularly. Add koserh salt, pepper, oregano, fresh thyme, parsley and red pepper flakes. Allow the vegetables to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until the wine has reduced by about 1/2, then add the tomatoes. Cook 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and allow the chicken to cook for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Sodium 462.5 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This chicken cacciatore is a real stick-to-your ribs dinner. Dark meat chicken is seared and braised in a hearty wine and tomato sauce until tender for a rustic homestyle meal. We love it as-is with maybe just a side salad, but no one would be upset if you served it on a bed of creamy polenta!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
6 chicken drumsticks
6 chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces pancetta, diced
2 small carrots, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
One 28-ounce can whole peeled plum tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook the chicken until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate or baking sheet.
  • Discard the oil. Put the pot over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a small plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the carrots, celery and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is reduced by about two-thirds, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved pancetta. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors come together, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the chicken skin-side up to the sauce, cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • If necessary, skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce with a large spoon or ladle and discard. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with more parsley.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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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

4 chicken thighs
2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

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.

SCARLETT'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE



Scarlett's Chicken Cacciatore image

A great chicken dish full of veggies. You can have it for dinner tonight, or freeze it for later.

Provided by scarlett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 small onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink inside, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and basil, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken mixture is simmering, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Serve the chicken cacciatore over the hot cooked noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 836.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BONELESS CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This boneless chicken cacciatore is a quick and easy dinner option the whole family will enjoy (and they're getting their veggies in! Shhhh... they'll never realize it's good for them!). Serve over egg noodles or any other pasta you like and top with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Patti82

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in celery, onion, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, marjoram, and black pepper. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are no longer crispy, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1081.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST CACCIATORE



Grilled Chicken Breast Cacciatore image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced
4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne
4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne
3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound)
6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
8 cups water
2 cups yellow cornmeal
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepot and saute onions, peppers and mushrooms until onions begin to turn translucent and peppers begin to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, shallots, garlic, basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer 45 minutes until medium thickness.
  • Preheat a grill to high.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until cooked through. Arrange on serving platter and spoon sauce around. Serve with a side of polenta (as you would mashed potatoes), and remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
  • Saute onion in butter until softened. Add water and stir in polenta. Cook on low heat, stirring often, for about 40 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE IN A SLOW COOKER



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This is a very simple meal to make. You just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook during the day. I like to serve this over thin spaghetti (especially garlic and herb thin spaghetti when I can find it).

Provided by LDP5

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (such as Classico® Cabernet Marinara with Herbs)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
½ yellow onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker; stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dish, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve cacciatore chicken with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • Leftover cacciatore chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cacciatore chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. Serve it with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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