Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe | Italian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes, Peppers, Onion, Olives, & Herbs

red wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while maintaining sweetness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Cut the chicken into pieces, including wings and legs, leaving the skin on.

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Dust the chicken pieces lightly with flour.

Heat a small amount of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a deep pot.

Sear the chicken pieces until they are lightly golden on both sides, about a few minutes per side.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Chop half a large onion and prepare the bell peppers (red and orange) by cutting them into pieces.

Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté for about a minute.

Add the chopped bell peppers to the pot and season with salt and black pepper; sauté for a minute or so.

Pour in the homemade tomato sauce, adding one jar initially and then a second jar if needed to adjust thickness.

Return the seared chicken to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce.

Add water to the pot if necessary to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.

Add four bay leaves, cracking them slightly to release more flavor, along with rosemary and oregano.

Cover the pot and let it cook for at least 45 minutes, checking occasionally.

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