Spicy Chicken Cacciatore

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Spicy Chicken Cacciatore with Red Peppers & Hot Peppers
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken breasts
salt
pepper , freshly ground
1 medium onion , thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
2 pickled hot peppers , thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 lb plum tomato , ripe and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
368
Sugar
4g
Fat
19g
Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that typically uses a whole chicken and is cooked on the stove top. This recipe puts a twist on the classic by using chicken breasts and adding pickled hot peppers to give it an extra kick. The combination of the sweet red bell peppers and spicy hot peppers makes for a delicious and unique flavor. It is served with a side salad or other vegetables, making for a healthy and fulfilling meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add onion, red bell pepper, pickled hot peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
5.Add red wine, chicken stock, and chopped tomatoes and cook until reduced and thickened.
6.Return chicken to the skillet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
7.Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

PROS

The spice of the hot peppers adds a unique kick to this classic Italian dish.

Using chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken makes it a healthier meal option.

CONS

Some people may find the dish too spicy.

If you have an aversion to spicy foods, you may want to leave out the pickled hot peppers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat compared to other meats.
The red bell peppers in this recipe provide vitamin C and antioxidants, while hot peppers can help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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