ZIPPY CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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For an entree with Italian flair, try these tender chicken breasts simmered in a nicely seasoned tomato sauce. The sauce has chunks of green pepper and mushrooms, and gets a little zip from balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, mushrooms and garlic in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. , Add the tomato puree, stewed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, remaining salt and reserved chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in parsley. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve over spaghetti if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

akkakar kakar
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Karim Hossain
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Two thumbs up!


fue ahmed
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This recipe is a winner!


rabia abbasi
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I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Gavin Neke
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This is the best chicken cacciatore I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for.


nafisatu ibrahim
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The sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. I could eat it with a spoon.


Juan Figueroa
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of chicken you like, and you can add or omit vegetables depending on your preferences.


Srs Salman
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This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Sophia Hoyle
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mushrooms. But I'm so glad I did! The mushrooms added a great flavor to the dish.


Kyeyune Michael
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This is my new favorite chicken cacciatore recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Mews
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mpume Pinky
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This chicken cacciatore recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.