This Chicken Cacciatore is a colorful, flavor-packed dinner that makes healthy eating feel anything but boring. Tender chicken is simmered with onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and a rich tomato-based sauce for a comforting meal that’s naturally gluten-free and packed with more than 40g of protein and 11g of fiber per serving. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy Chicken Cacciatore comes together to be a nourishing weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
• salt
• pepper
• 2 cups yellow onion (large, diced)
• 2 cups green bell pepper  (diced)
• 2 cups red bell pepper  (diced)
• 2 cups baby bella/cremini mushrooms  (diced)
• 2 tsp italian seasoning
• 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (equal to 28 oz can)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp fresh basil (optional) (to garnish)
• 2 cups bean/lentil based pasta (dry)

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat. 
• Add in chicken and season liberally with salt and pepper. Add in garlic and cook to brown chicken, about 5 minutes. It does not have to be cooked through.
• Once chicken is browned, add in all other ingredients, making sure veggies and meat are under the liquid. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer, cooking for about 30 minutes or until veggies are soft and the extra liquid has evaporated. The consistency should be like a thick stew.
• Cook lentil/bean pasta according to box directions.
• Option to garnish with fresh basil, serve over lentil/bean pasta.