Authentic Italian Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Authentic Italian Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil, divided; 1 onion, diced; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 chicken thighs; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 0.25 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 cup chicken broth, or more as needed; 0.5 cup black olives, pitted; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon torn basil leaves

Chicken cacciatore is a traditional and flavorful Italian chicken dish. This easy-to-follow recipe features chicken thighs, ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and delicious olives for an authentic taste.

Total time1 hr 20 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr 5 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked onion to a large pot.
In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Toss the chicken thighs in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and brown on one side for about 5 minutes, without turning. Flip the chicken and cook until browned on the other side, approximately 5 minutes more. Transfer the browned chicken thighs to the pot with the onions.
Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Pour the wine mixture into the pot with the chicken. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add enough chicken stock to completely cover the chicken. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
Stir in the olives, chopped parsley, and fresh basil. Stir gently to heat all ingredients through.

Nutrition

Calories: 520 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 1084 mg
Protein Content: 35 g
Cholesterol Content: 117 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g