Best 7 Chicken Cacciatore Subs Recipes

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Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This hearty dish is typically made with chicken, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs, and is often served over pasta or rice. The chicken is first browned in a pan, then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce until tender. The resulting dish is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

This article features three delicious chicken cacciatore recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table. The first recipe is a classic chicken cacciatore made with chicken breasts, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, made with chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. The third recipe is a slow-cooker chicken cacciatore that is perfect for busy weeknights. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you are sure to find a chicken cacciatore recipe in this article that you will love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This easy chicken cacciatore recipe with boneless chicken thighs, mushrooms, and wine is made on the stovetop and ready in under an hour.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3/4 cup dry white wine or low sodium chicken broth
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
8 ounces sliced baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Whole wheat pasta (or brown rice, polenta, rice, zucchini noodles, or baked and shredded spaghetti squash)
Chopped fresh parsley or basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or similar deep, sturdy pot over medium-high. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Once the oil is hot and shimmering (but not so hot it starts smoking), add the chicken in a single layer. Cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned, moving the chicken as little as possible so that it gets a nice sear. Flip and brown on the other side, about 2 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large, clean plate. The chicken does not need to be cooked through.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the white wine. Stir and let simmer until the wine is reduced by approximately half, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Nestle the chicken thighs into the tomato sauce, along with any drippings that have collected on the plate. The chicken should be mostly submerged, though some may peek through.
  • Partially cover the pot and let simmer 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, the sauce is thickened, and the mushrooms are tender.
  • If you'd like to dice or shred the chicken, remove it to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, dice or shred it, then return it to the pot. You also can serve the chicken thighs whole.
  • Taste and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper as desired. If you've chopped or shredded the chicken, return it to the sauce and toss to combine and warm through. Otherwise, serve the chicken pieces whole with a generous amount of sauce on top.
  • Serve hot over pasta, rice, polenta, or veggie noodles, with a big extra spoonful of sauce and a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g

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

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 SANDWICH



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This chicken cacciatore sandwich is one of my favorite dishes to cook. You'll love all the flavors and the crunch of the toasted bread. Recipe doubles easily and freezes well. Enjoy!

Provided by Mark Stroginis

Categories     Chicken Sandwiches

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
7 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 fluid ounces sherry wine
1 ounce capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups marinara sauce
2 pounds shredded cooked chicken breast
8 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
8 slices provolone cheese
¼ cup sliced black olives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sherry, capers, oregano, and basil; cook until 1/2 of the sherry has cooked out. Add marinara sauce. Stir in chicken and cook until sauce has reduced by a third, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While the sauce is reducing, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place split hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of provolone cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and rolls are toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Fill each toasted bun with chicken mixture and top with sliced olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1334.9 mg

CHICKEN CACCIATORE SOUP



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"This quickie cacciatore meets with my Italian husband's approval. Each brothy spoonful is brimming with vegetables and tender pieces of chicken." -Nancy Roth, St. Joseph, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and leeks in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, pasta, thyme and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Top each serving with cheese and basil. Freeze option: Before adding cheese and basil, cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 month. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This easy chicken cacciatore recipe makes a good Sunday dinner, since it's so simple to prepare. This recipe is the best because it's loaded with lots of vegetables and is a family favorite. -Barbara Roberts, Courtenay, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine or water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Dust chicken with flour. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove chicken to platter. , In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion, celery, pepper and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, herbs, garlic and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE SUBS



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Make and share this Chicken Cacciatore Subs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 large sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
4 submarine rolls, split
2 garlic cloves, cracked away from skins
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large portabella mushroom caps, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 lb sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium to med-high heat.
  • Drizzle olive oil on chicken, making sure it is coated; season chicken with steak seasoning.
  • Grill or pan-fry 6 minutes on each side; set aside.
  • Preheat broiler; place rolls on cookie sheet; lightly toast them under the broiler; remove but leave the broiler on.
  • Heat a large skillet over med-high heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and oregano.
  • Stir/saute vegetables and season with salt/pepper; cook 5 minutes, then add wine.
  • Scrape up tasty browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula.
  • Add in tomatoes and parsley.
  • Slice chicken breasts on an angle and set into sauce.
  • Pile chicken and veggies into sub rolls; cover with sliced provolone.
  • Place sandwiches on cookie sheet and melt cheese under broiler; serve and prepare to get messy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.1, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 662.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 51.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for Chicken Cacciatore subs. They cook quickly and evenly, and they're not too dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your sub will be. Some good choices include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add a variety of herbs and spices to your Chicken Cacciatore sub, such as basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Make sure your sauce is flavorful. The sauce is what really makes a Chicken Cacciatore sub special. Use a combination of tomatoes, chicken broth, and white wine to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Toast your bread. Toasting your bread will help it hold up to the sauce and toppings. You can toast your bread in a toaster, oven, or on a grill.

Conclusion:

Chicken Cacciatore subs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings and flavors to choose from, there's sure to be a Chicken Cacciatore sub that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chicken Cacciatore subs a try!

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