This Old Fashioned Chicken Cacciatore was Once in Every Italian Restaurant

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Zucchini adds nutrition, while canned tomatoes are cost-effective.

Clean the chicken thighs by removing excess fat and skin.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and oregano.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add garlic to the skillet to infuse the oil.

Brown the chicken thighs on both sides until they are nice and browned, but not fully cooked.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Add onions, carrots, and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until softened.

Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up the bits from the bottom.

Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook down to remove excess water.

Stir in tomato paste and mix well to create the sauce.

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