How to Make Chicken Cacciatore

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.

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat a brazer cast iron pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Brown the chicken thighs for about 3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.

Splash the pan with chicken stock to deglaze and remove bits from the bottom.

Add 2/3 of a large diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced stalk of celery to the pan; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add 1 red bell pepper, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix well; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Chop 4 ounces of white button mushrooms and add to the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30-60 seconds.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.

Add 2 teaspoons of fresh rosemary, 2 teaspoons of fresh sage, and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes; mix well.

Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine to deglaze the pan and cook until absorbed.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of fresh basil and 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder; mix to combine.

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