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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers

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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore with Peppers is a rustic Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. It’s a comforting one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and wine (if using). Stir in oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. Uncover and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce if needed.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless thighs or breasts for a lighter version.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • For added depth, add a few sliced mushrooms with the peppers.

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Keywords: chicken cacciatore, skillet chicken, italian chicken, peppers and tomato sauce, one pan chicken

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