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chicken cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Anna Chwistek
Tender chicken fillets and sautéed mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce—comfort food at its finest. This fuss-free and super delicious Italian-inspired recipe is ready in about 30 minutes. Serve with crusty bread or pasta for a delightful treat.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 chicken breast fillets
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 2 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 9 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can 1(4 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup black olives
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley more for serving
  • chili flakes for sprinkling optional

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start cooking. Slice the mushrooms, finely chop the shallot and parsley, mince the garlic and dice the carrots. Roughly chop the olives.
  • Season both sides of the chicken fillets with paprika and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil and butter over medium in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook for about 5-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. This can vary with the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate. 
  • Add mushrooms, cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
  • To the same skillet, add shallot, garlic and carrots. Cook for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in rosemary and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and add crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Add mushrooms, olives and parsley. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through. Top with chili flakes and extra parsley. Serve!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1625mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5625IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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