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A close-up side view of a plate of Chicken Cacciatore with juicy chicken pieces and vibrant tomato sauce.
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Grandma's Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired chicken dish perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Main

  • 3 lbs chicken breast
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 cans plain tomato sauce 15 oz (not pasta sauce)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • about 1 Tbsp oregano
  • about 1 Tbsp basil

Instructions 

  • Chop chicken into bite-sized cubes and chop onion.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until soft.
  • Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  • Pour in tomato sauce and water, then season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
  • Serve over penne pasta with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken