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    Published: Apr 3, 2022 by Heather Bilyeu · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

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    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore is an easy and incredibly delicious recipe! Packed with so much flavor, this will be a fan favorite across the board!

    Do you ever have those meals that you forget how good they are? I know I sure do, and this chicken cacciatore is one of them!

    My mom made this a lot growing up and I LOVED it!

    I wasn't a fan of mushrooms and green peppers (still not really TBH) so I remember picking around them but still loving this dish so much whenever my mom made it.

    I often forget about it. I was rummaging through my recipe binder not too long ago to try and get new dinner inspo - because hello, I get tired of eating the same things for dinner all the time - and I ran across this recipe my mom printed out for me when I moved out for college.

    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore in a white bowl with blue checkered napkin next to it

    I decided to make it for dinner, and when we ate it that night I remembered every reason why I love this recipe!

    AND MAJOR PLUS....

    It is super easy! The ingredient list may be long, and it may need to cook for an hour, but don't be fooled - it is really simple.

    And so stinking good!

    Let's get cooking saw we!

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    • Ingredients You Will Need
    • Instructions for How to Make Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore
    • Is there a Substitute to Use for Vermouth?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

    Ingredients You Will Need

    chicken breast dredged in flour

    Like I said - don't let this list scare you. A lot of these are pantry ingredients and staple spices!

    • Chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
    • salt
    • pepper
    • flour
    • olive oil
    • onion
    • cloves
    • mushrooms
    • canned whole tomatoes
    • jarred pimientos
    • vermouth*
    • bay leaves
    • thyme
    • oregano
    • black pepper
    • green bell peppers
    • spaghetti
    frying chicken breast in a dutch oven

    Instructions for How to Make Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

    1. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
    2. Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the chicken, sauteing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
    3. Remove chicken from Dutch oven; drain on paper towels.
    4. Add onion and garlic to dutch oven; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
    5. Stir in mushrooms and the next 7 ingredients. 
    6. Add chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
    7. Add in the green peppers and stir. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
    8. Make spaghetti according to package directions.
    9. Remove bay leaves and serve over spaghetti.
    starting to make Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore on the stove

    Is there a Substitute to Use for Vermouth?

    If you do not have Vermouth on hand, you can sub out for equal parts dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc.

    If you prefer not to use alcohol, just omit it from the recipe all together.

    making chicken cacciatore in a dutch oven on the stove

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a cacciatore sauce made of?

    Cacciatore sauce is made of whole tomatoes, pimentos, mushrooms, green peppers, and a bunch of spices.

    What is usually served with chicken cacciatore made with chicken breast?

    Usually, I serve this as a stand-alone meal. Since you serve this over spaghetti, it is a very filling and healthy meal to serve to your family or dinner party guests.

    Can chicken cacciatore be made ahead of time?

    Yes, you can most certainly make this ahead of time! Make according to directions, minus the spaghetti. Place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before needed. Place back on the stove on medium for 10-15 minutes to heat back up and then serve over hot and fresh spaghetti.

    Can you reheat chicken cacciatore?

    You most certainly can! Easy dutch oven chicken cacciatore makes great leftovers! Just pop your servings in the microwave to warm back up. Or if you are heating up a large quantity, you can place everything back on the stove on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until warmed through again.

    How long can you keep it in the fridge?

    This will keep for 3-4 days covered tightly in the fridge.

    What pasta goes with easy dutch oven chicken cacciatore?

    Traditionally this is served with spaghetti. But feel free to use any type of pasta shape you want - it really doesn't matter. For gluten-free options, try lentil or brown rice pasta, or serve over rice.

    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon and blue napkin next to it

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    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore in a white bowl with blue checkered napkin next to it

    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore


    • Author: Heather
    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
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    Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore is an easy and incredibly delicious recipe! Packed with so much flavor, this will be a fan favorite across the board!


    Ingredients

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    • 8 Chicken Breasts, halved, boneless & skinless
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
    • Flour
    • ½ Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 Large Onion, chopped
    • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • ½ Pound Mushrooms, sliced in half
    • 2 - 16 Ounce Cans of Whole Tomatoes, undrained and quartered
    • 1 - 4 Ounce Jar Pimentos, undrained
    • ½ Cup Vermouth*
    • 3 Bay Leaves
    • 1 Teaspoon Thyme
    • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 2 Medium-Sized Green Bell Peppers, thinly sliced
    • Hot Cooked Spaghetti

    Instructions

    1. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
    2. heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the chicken, sauteing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
    3. Remove chicken from the dutch oven; drain on paper towels.
    4. Add onion and garlic to dutch oven; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
    5. Stir in mushrooms and the next 7 ingredients.
    6. Add chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    7. Add in the green peppers and stir. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    8. Make spaghetti according to package directions.
    9. Remove bay leaves and serve over spaghetti.

    Notes

    • If you do not have vermouth, you can sub dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc), or omit it if needed or desired.
    • Nutrition facts do not include spaghetti.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Cooking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 4.3 g
    • Sodium: 190.4 mg
    • Fat: 11.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
    • Fiber: 1.9 g
    • Protein: 21.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 62.1 mg

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