Description
Light Chicken Cacciatore with Fresh Herbs is a delightful, healthful dish that brings the essence of Italian cooking into your home. Bursting with vibrant colors and aromatic flavors, this recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with fresh garlic, bell peppers, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress while remaining light and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by dicing bell peppers and mincing garlic.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices), minced garlic, basil, and oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; cover and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), roughly 15-20 minutes more.
- Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg