Description
This One-Pan Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers recipe is a delicious and comforting Italian dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with peppers and onions, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- fresh basil (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pan, add sliced peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the wine and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and thyme.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, skin side up, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Thicken the sauce: Uncover for the last 5–10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
- For a lighter version, use skinless chicken or substitute boneless thighs and reduce simmer time to 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
