Classic Chicken Cacciatore (45g Protein)

Published: 8/6/2026

A robust hunter-style stew featuring bone-in chicken for maximum flavor and protein retention, simmered with bell peppers, mushrooms, and a rich tomato base.

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 2 large bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 lbs (1.4 kg) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
• 28 oz (800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
• 2 tbsp (6 g) dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Brown the chicken thighs in a large pot over medium-high heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the peppers, onions, and mushrooms in the same pot until softened.
3. Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping the bottom for flavor.
4. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Return the chicken to the pot.
5. Cover and simmer for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.

Pro Tips

• Bone-In Flavor: Keep the thighs bone-in — the bones add gelatin and depth to the braise, and the skinless cut keeps the protein count high and the fat lower.
• Deglazing: Scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with the white wine is where most of the sauce’s flavor lives.

See Also

• Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
• One Pan Chicken and Rice Bake
• Creamy Nordic Chicken Fricassée

Categories: mains, stews-braising, comfort-food