What do you do when you feel like an Italian-styled dish, but don’t want to deal with a messy clean-up afterward? You simply just turn to this delicious Chicken Cacciatore recipe. Traditionally, this dish is cooked entirely on a stove, simmering over medium-low heat for nearly an hour. However, we know you don’t have time for that, so after a quick cook and simmer, we’re going to pop the whole thing in the oven to cook completely.
Ingredients for Chicken Cacciatore:
Method of preparing the Chicken Cacciatore:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
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Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper.
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Over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet. Add the chicken and cook for roughly 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken, and set aside. (The chicken will not be cooked through at this point).
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Add the onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if desired). Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the white wine and bring to a boil.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 2 tbsp. of the parsley, and 1/2 the chopped thyme. Stir until everything is well combined, and place the chicken back in the pan. Coat the chicken in the sauce, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
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Top with the remaining herbs and Parmesan cheese (if using). Serve warm.
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