chicken cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish made of mushrooms and bell peppers. To give a tangy flavour, Chicken is cooked in tomato sauce. It is a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe. You can make this dish for dinner, and lunch. It is a comfort meal that’s packed with different flavours. The Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore is an easy and simple recipe. You should try this recipe at home. Everyone will enjoy this chicken meal.

 

chicken cacciatore

What makes this dish worth trying?

This meal is worth trying because it is

  • Easy-to-go recipe
  • Healthy meal
  • Full of proteins
  • Comfort meal
  • Perfect for chicken lovers
  • Need simple and basic ingredients
  • Give savory, tangy, and juicy flavor
Ingredients
  • Boneless chicken 1 pound
  • Table salt 1/2tsp
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil 1tsp
  • Chopped Onion 1
  • Yellow Bell pepper 1, cut into cube shape
  • Bell pepper 1, cut into diced size
  • Garlic clove 1, chopped
  • Red wine 1/2 cup
  • Diced Tomatoes 1 can
  • Italian seasoning 1tsp
  • Fresh parsley chopped 2tbsp
  • Cooked spaghetti 3 cups
  • Edible mushrooms 1 cup
  • Dried basil 2tbsps

Instructions

 

Stovetop
  1. First, marinate the boneless chicken with salt, and black pepper. Set aside the chicken.
  2. Next, take a large non-stick pan. Put olive oil, and let it warm over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped garlic, onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and mushrooms to this pan.
  4. Cook all vegetables until they become soft and juicy.
  5. Now, add marinated chicken and sautee it for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken color changes, add black pepper, salt, and basil leaf.
  7. Mix it with the other ingredients.
  8. After that, add diced tomatoes, and red wine. Heat the mixture until it boils.
  9. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat from high to low.
  10. Cook it for a further 20-25 minutes.
  11. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and turn off the stove.
  12. Now, we will prepare spaghetti.
  13. Take a nonstick pan. Add spaghetti.
  14. Cook spaghetti according to the steps mentioned in the packet.
  15. Spaghetti is ready. Shift into bowls.
  16. Serve spaghetti with chicken mixture.

Crockpot

  1. Take a crockpot, and add a few drops of olive oil.
  2. Heat it over a medium flame.
  3. Add onions and chopped garlic to the warm oil. Sautee it for 5 minutes.
  4. Next, add other ingredients such as mushrooms, bell pepper, chicken, tomatoes, red wine, salt, black pepper, and basil leaf to the crockpot.
  5. Cover the crockpot and simmer it at a slow flame for 5-6 hours.
  6. Turn off the stove once the vegetables and chicken are cooked.
  7. Next, we will cook spaghetti.
  8. Take a pot, and add spaghetti. Cook spaghetti according to the steps mentioned in the packet.
  9. Spaghetti is ready. Transfer into serving bowls.
  10. Serve this spaghetti with chicken mixture.
  11. Also, sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken mixture.

Variations

Add different varieties of vegetables like carrots and celery.
Use different kinds of edible mushrooms. Preferably use White button mushroom and baby Bella to give better flavor.
Add olives and capers for more flavor.
For spiciness, add crushed red pepper chili flakes.
You can add grated parmesan cheese as a topping to give a creamy texture.

Tips

To get thick mixture consistency, add flour, or cornstarch slurry,
Prepare slurry: Add 1 tbsp of cornstarch with water. Stir it well.
Add this slurry over the chicken mixture.
For better flavor, you can cook this chicken on a crockpot.

Notes

Instead of colorful bell peppers, you can add mushrooms.
You can add chicken broth instead of red wine.
If you don’t like thigh chicken, you can skip it. Use boneless breast chicken.
You can use different types of spaghetti. It’s optional.

Storage Information

Refrigerate: Store the chicken in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the chicken for 2-3 months.

FAQs

  • What kind of edible mushrooms we add?
    You can add different varieties of edible mushrooms such as baby bellas, white button mushrooms, and cremini mushrooms.
  • How do we serve this chicken?
    You can serve this chicken with Broccoli salad, roasted beets and carrots, pasta, brown rice, polenta, zucchini noodles, and balsamic roasted vegetables.
  • Can I add seasonings to get the best flavors?
    You can add different kinds of seasonings and herbs. It will enhance the flavor and taste. You can add Italian spices such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, and rosemary.

Nutritional Facts

Serving per person 1

  • Total Calories 288 kcal
  • Carbohydrates 43g
  • Protein 22.5g
  • Fat 4.5g
  • Saturated fat 1g
  • Fiber 7.5g
  • Sugar 7.5g

Weight Watchers Point Per Serving 7