Classic Chicken Cacciatore l Rustic Hunter's Chicken

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.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat

Add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil to the skillet

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides

Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute

Add diced yellow and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes

Add diced roma tomatoes and season with salt and pepper

Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes

Pour in 1 cup of red wine and let it cook for about 2 minutes

Add kalamata olives to the skillet

Transfer chicken and vegetables to a larger skillet

Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to the larger skillet

Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Add about 6 fresh basil leaves to the skillet

Cover and let cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through

Add chopped fresh parsley before serving

Plate the chicken with sauce and serve over spaghetti

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