Italian Chicken Cacciatore
Italian Chicken Cacciatore braises tender chicken thighs in a tomato and white wine sauce layered with onions, basil, and briny black olives. The slow simmer melds sweetness from tomatoes with savory pan juices for a rustic, comforting dish perfect for a cozy weeknight or casual dinner with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian 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
- 0.78 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a pot.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss the chicken thighs in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add the chicken thighs, and brown on one side without turning for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the browned chicken thighs to the pot.
- 4
Pour the white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir to loosen all the browned bits and flavors in the skillet, then pour into the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add as much chicken stock as needed to cover the chicken. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the olives, parsley, and basil. Stir to heat through.
- Calories 910.22 kcal High 46%
- Protein 47.7 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 25.58 g 9%
- Total Fat 64.75 g High 83%
- Saturated Fat 16.04 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 277.74 mg High 93%
- Sodium 1319.28 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.52 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 471.18 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 150.81 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 16.31 mg Moderate 18%
- 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 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Italian Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 910.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Chicken Cacciatore?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Chicken Cacciatore made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Chicken Cacciatore?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Chicken Cacciatore?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 910.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Italian Chicken Cacciatore healthy?
- Italian Chicken Cacciatore has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 910.22 calories and 47.7 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1319.28 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.04 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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