Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore
Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore braises bone-in chicken legs in a rich tomato sauce boosted with roasted red pepper and garlic, creating tender meat and a deep, peppery sweetness. Bell pepper, onion, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes round out the flavors for a cozy, comforting dish. Serve it over pasta, polenta, or rice for a satisfying dinner any night.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the chicken pieces in flour and shake off any excess.
- 2
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown it well, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in the spaghetti sauce and add enough water to thin the mixture slightly; the sauce will thicken as it cooks. Stir well and return the chicken to the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat and bring it to a simmer.
- 4
Cover, reduce the heat, and cook, turning the chicken and scraping the bottom of the pan often, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 685.46 kcal High 34%
- Protein 56.98 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 63.1 g 23%
- Total Fat 22.64 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 3.61 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.76 mg High 50%
- Sodium 537.41 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 9.12 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 21.36 g --
- Added Sugars 4.04 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 121.85 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.32 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1921.74 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin A 94.62 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 7.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Friendly Chicken Cacciatore is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 685.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 685.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore healthy?
- Weeknight-Friendly Chicken Cacciatore has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 685.46 calories and 56.98 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 537.41 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.61 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.04 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, 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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