Chicken Cacciatore - Classic Italian Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Vegetables - Quickie Treats

Chicken Cacciatore - Classic Italian Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Vegetables - Quickie Treats

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Tender bone-in chicken thighs braised with bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes in a rich Italian herb sauce. Perfect comfort food over pasta or polenta.

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Ingredients

  • 6-8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 225g white mushrooms, quartered or halved if small
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 can (800g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (425g) fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 80ml heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers or 75g halved Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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