Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore is a classic Mediterranean chicken dish from Italy. This is my favorite recipe made with chicken thighs, tomatoes, herbs, and olives.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  • ½ cup black olives, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon torn basil leaves

Directions

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a pot.

Step 2
Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss chicken thighs in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

Step 3
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs, and brown on one side, without turning, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer browned chicken thighs to the pot.

Step 4
Pour white wine into the skillet; bring to a boil. Stir to loosen all the browned bits of chicken and flavors in the skillet pour into the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add as much chicken stock as needed to cover the chicken. Cover pot and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.

Step 5
Stir in olives, parsley, and basil. Stir to heat through.

Recipe Tip

You can use both black and green olives in this dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

520
Calories
29g
Fat
21g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat6g 30%
Cholesterol117mg 39%
Sodium1084mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars9g
Protein35g
Vitamin C22mg 108%
Calcium119mg 9%
Iron8mg 42%
Potassium695mg 15%

*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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