Description
One-Pan Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers is a comforting Italian classic that combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant bell peppers in a rich, tomato-based sauce. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also minimizes clean-up, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and aromas that will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to join for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers into strips and dice the onion. Mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bell peppers. Return chicken to the pan and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cover and cook on low until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Plate over pasta or rice, garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg