Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore
Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore features tender braised chicken simmered with sweet bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato base. The slow cook melds rosemary, oregano, and a hint of heat into a balanced, rustic sauce that clings to every bite. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering alongside polenta, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add the chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Transfer to a bowl to catch the juices.
- 3
Stir in the onions and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, tomato sauce, and water.
- 4
Place the chicken pieces and any juices that have collected in the bowl on top of the cooked vegetables. Add more salt and pepper. Arrange the pepper slices on top of the chicken.
- 5
Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Calories 570.7 kcal High 29%
- Protein 69.82 g Good Source 140%
- Carbohydrate 37.2 g 14%
- Total Fat 18.22 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 1.63 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.4 mg High 71%
- Sodium 833.45 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 9.46 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 12.52 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 65.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1227.0 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 149.84 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 76.21 mg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Hunter Style Chicken Cacciatore is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 570.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 570.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore healthy?
- Chef John's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 570.7 calories and 69.82 g of protein, or 140% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 833.45 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.63 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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