Go Back
Chicken cacciatore being simmered with thyme.
Bailey

Easy Italian Chicken Cacciatore

This easy Italian chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish. Chicken thighs are simmered in a white wine tomato sauce with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Serve it over paste for the perfect weeknight dinner!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 544
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or chicken legs bone in, skin on
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 orange pepper chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms white or brown, halved
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine dry
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • ¼ cup basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Mix salt, pepper, and flour in a shallow dish. 
  2. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess.
  3. Over medium high heat, brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 3 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a dish for later.
  4. Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan. Saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. 
  5. Add white wine, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), capers, tomato paste, oregano, and chili flakes.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer the cacciatore for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked and tender. 
  7. Stir in basil and serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.