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Chicken Cacciatore
This Chicken Cacciatore is a lighter version of the traditional dish, emphasizing lean protein from chicken, bolstered by a bounty of Mediterranean vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich wine sauce, this dish marries heart-healthy ingredients with robust, authentic flavors.
90 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g21%
Saturated Fat 6g32%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 712mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 204mg16%
Iron 2mg11%
Potassium 707mg15%
Vitamin C 8.1mg9%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin E 1.6mg10%
Vitamin K 2.1mcg2%
Magnesium 47mg11%
Zinc 0.9mg8%
Folate 0.3mcg
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 14.5 ounces tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- 3Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- 5Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 6Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 7Stir in diced tomatoes and capers.
- 8Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
- 9Uncover and increase heat to reduce the sauce slightly before serving.
- 10Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- 11Serve the Chicken Cacciatore hot, ensuring each plate has a generous portion of vegetables and sauce.
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