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Chicken Cacciatore

A reinvented classic Italian favorite.  Juicy chicken breast pieces with a tomato and roasted red pepper sauce with a briny burst of flavor from Kalamata olives.

Chicken Cacciatore – recipe

Ingredients

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Prepare the Chicken

  • Chicken Breast, cut into 3 oz. portions 3.5 lbs
  • Mushrooms, quartered 2 lbs
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 0.25 cup

Prepare the Sauce

Preparation

  1. Prepare the Chicken

    • Toss chicken and mushrooms in a bowl and coat evenly with olive oil. Place on a large sheet pan, lined with parchment paper and brown in a 500 F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. Prepare the Sauce

    • Sweat the onions in a large pot, then add garlic and fresh oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add wine and reduce by half. Add tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, black pepper, prepared Knorr Chicken Base, and the browned chicken and mushrooms. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

  3. Finish the Dish

    • Plate over whole wheat pasta, brown rice or quinoa.