Best Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Best Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 4 large chicken breasts, or whole chicken parts: legs, wings, breast, and thighs, feel free to use skinless.); 1 yellow onion, sliced in half-moon slices with the grain; 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin; 6 cloves garlic (about 1/2 of a medium garlic head), coarsely chopped; 1 bell pepper, cut in approximate 2-inch strips; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup red wine (or skip the wine and use 2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar); 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 1/2 cup mixed pitted green olives and kalamata (swap out with your favorite kinds; 1 teaspoon capers, unrinsed; 1 teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped; a few fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Hearty and satisfying, Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian classic. Serve on its own with crusty sourdough, pair with creamy polenta or over your favorite pasta. An easy comforting, meal the whole family with enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:04:04 GMT