Chicken Cacciatore in a Flash

SERVES: 3

COOK TIME: 45 Min

It's the end result that counts when it comes to a great meal. Here's a chicken cacciatore recipe that we know is sure to please...and it even cooks up in a flash!

What You'll Need

1/3 cup olive oil
2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 green), thinly sliced
1 large onion, cut in half, then into ¼-inch slices
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water

What to Do

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms 3 to 4 minutes, or just until tender. Remove vegetables to a medium-sized bowl, leaving any remaining oil in pot.
In same pot, saute chicken pieces 8 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat, until lightly browned, turning halfway through cooking.
Return sauteed vegetables to pot then add spaghetti sauce and water; mix well.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover loosely, and cook 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Notes

We always make sure to have cooked pasta on hand to serve with this chicken. That way, we can enjoy every last bit of the cacciatore sauce.
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JudithIrene777

Apr 21, 2014

Very tasty and easy recipe ... I used my favourite spaghetti sauce that is full of flavour ... thank you for sharing this recipe :) xo

chas6969

Apr 23, 2013

bland recipe. an insult to a great italian dish. needs more, more, more to make it authentic. this recipe is for people with no real taste for a great, traditional dish!!