Weeknight Chicken Cacciatore Easy Italian Chicken Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening sauce)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (227g) sliced mushrooms (cremini or white button)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (28 oz/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry red wine (optional, chicken broth can be substituted)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) dried basil
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish