Description
One-Pan Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers is the ultimate comfort food that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make dish features juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with colorful bell peppers and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s a delicious way to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook skin-side down until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Flip chicken, add onions and garlic around the chicken, and sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Add bell peppers: Nestle pepper strips among chicken pieces, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Stir in basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg