Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

Chicken Cacciatore

• 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets or chunks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, sliced

• 1–2 bell peppers, sliced (optional)

• 1–2 cups white mushrooms, sliced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cans diced or whole tomatoes (796 ml), lightly crushed

• ¼ cup chicken broth (optional)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp sugar

• Pinch chili flakes (optional)

• 1–1½ cups shredded cheese
  (mozzarella, pizza blend, or marble)

Side

• White rice or Minute Rice, cooked according to package directions

Instructions.

1. Brown the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Season chicken with salt and pepper.
   Sear 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
   Remove chicken to a plate.

2. Build the flavour
   In the same pan, add onion and peppers.
   Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
   Add mushrooms and cook 2–3 minutes more.
   Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 30 seconds.

3. Make the sauce
   Pour in tomatoes and ¼ cup chicken broth.
   Stir in sugar and chili flakes if using.
   Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits.

4. Simmer
   Nestle chicken back into the sauce.
   Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

5. Cheesy finish
   Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
   Cover the pan and let melt 2–3 minutes,
   OR broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

• ← Stuffed Inside Roast