Best 8 Chicken Cacciatore Rice Bowl Recipes

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**Chicken Cacciatore Rice Bowl: A Flavorful and Convenient Meal**

Savor the rustic Italian flavors of Chicken Cacciatore, now reimagined as a convenient and satisfying rice bowl. This hearty dish combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy rice. Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to the heart of Tuscany. With three variations – Classic, Creamy, and Light – this recipe caters to diverse preferences, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners, quick lunches, or effortless meal prep. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our Chicken Cacciatore Rice Bowl recipes, promising a delightful balance of comfort and convenience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

AUNT BEE'S 20-MINUTE CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH RICE



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The chicken, rice, and veggies all cook together in one-skillet, making Aunt Bee's 20-Minute Chicken Cacciatore with Rice an easy dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. boneless (skinless chicken breast tenderloins (or chicken breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
1 ½ cups Instant rice
For Serving: grated Parmesan; additional fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook chicken until browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and remove from heat. Allow the skillet to sit, covered, for 5 minutes (or until rice is tender).
  • Stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4th of recipe, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 1340 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 8.4 g

CHICKEN CACCIATORE RICE BOWL



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Bite-sized chunks of chicken simmered in a traditional pasta sauce with bell peppers are served over piping hot brown rice.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup dry white wine
¾ cup chicken broth
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
6 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Mix together a large pinch of salt and pepper with the flour in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated with flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes, turning well so each side is evenly browned. Remove to a plate. In the same skillet, saute the pepper, onion, and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add wine and chicken broth; simmer until it is reduced by half. Finally, pour in the tomato sauce and add the browned chicken pieces. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Divide the rice into four deep bowls and top with even amounts of the chicken cacciatore. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 520.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE OVER RICE



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Not only is this satisfying chicken over rice easy to fix, it tastes fantastic. And it has plenty of nicely spiced sauce. -Susan Adair, Somerset, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and green pepper in oil until chicken is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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.

CHICKEN RICE BOWL



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This chicken rice bowl recipe is so easy to toss together on a busy weeknight, and I usually have the ingredients already on hand. I start sauteing the onion and pepper first, then I prepare the instant rice. If you like, top it with some shredded sharp cheddar cheese. -Tammy Daniels, Batavia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice in broth according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, corn, peas, basil and sage. Cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until heated through. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This classic Italian dish must have hundreds of versions, all resulting in a rustic braise of chicken, aromatic vegetables and tomatoes. My version includes lots of mushrooms, both dried and fresh. You can add kale to the dish if you want to work in some leafy greens (see variation below).

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 ounce dried mushrooms, like porcini (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 to 8 skinless chicken legs and/or thighs (thighs can be boneless)
1 small onion, minced
1 small carrot, minced
3 ribs celery, minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh minced Italian parsley
1 heaped teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes in juice, pulsed in a food processor

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl or heat-proof glass measuring cup and pour on 2 cups boiling water. Let sit 15 to 30 minutes, until mushrooms are softened. Drain through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a paper towel and set over a bowl. Rinse the mushrooms in several changes of water, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely. Set aside. Measure out 1 cup of the soaking liquid and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown, in batches, for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a bowl as they are done. Pour the fat off from the pan and discard.
  • Turn the heat down to medium, add the remaining oil and the onion, carrot and celery, as well as a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Cover, turn the heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until the mixture is soft and aromatic. Stir in the fresh and dried mushrooms, turn the heat back up to medium, and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are just tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes, until the wine has reduced by about half. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down a little and smell fragrant. Stir in the mushroom soaking liquid that you set aside.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pan and stir so that they are well submerged in the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 629, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1184 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for this recipe. The bones and skin add flavor to the dish, and the chicken will stay moist during cooking.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and basil, add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately. The chicken will be most tender and flavorful when it is freshly cooked.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal.

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