How to Make Chicken Cacciatore with Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty family dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a rich tomato sauce, sweet bell peppers, and savory herbs for a delicious one-pot meal. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, this dish is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Originating from the rural countryside of Italy, Chicken Cacciatore was traditionally made with game birds like rabbit or pheasant. The wor...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup green bell pepper strips
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned and onion and garlic are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, salt, basil, and cayenne pepper; bring to boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1218mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 643mg