Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore

Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore

This simple Italian dish is packed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms and herbs for a satisfying one pot meal.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers, sliced

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl to capture the juices.

Step 3
Stir in onions and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, tomato sauce, and water.

Step 4
Place chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated in the bowl on top of the cooked vegetables. Add more salt and pepper. Place pepper slices on top of the chicken.

Step 5
Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Tips

Cook's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

513
Calories
29g
Fat
11g
Carbs
50g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol149mg 50%
Sodium401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars6g
Protein50g
Vitamin C89mg 446%
Calcium54mg 4%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium783mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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