Classic Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Classic Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 6 bone-in. skinless chicken thighs; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz mushrooms, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 2 14-oz cans of crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved; 2 tsp capers; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped; Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

One pot, BIG flavor! My go-to Chicken Cacciatore recipe is weeknight magic. Tender chicken, saucy tomatoes, and a splash of red wine make it fancy enough for company but easy enough for Tuesday nights. (Pro tip: sop up that sauce with crusty bread!)

Updated at: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:57:41 GMT