One-Pan Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers Recipe
This One-Pan Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers recipe is a delicious and easy Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a flavorful medley of bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion, garlic, bell peppers, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the sauce: Pour in wine, add tomatoes, olives, and capers. Return chicken to the pan.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 30–35 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
- You can use boneless thighs or breasts, adjusting cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
