Chicken Cacciatore in a Tomato & Herb Sauce 🍅🐓

A Classic Italian Comfort Dish**

Chicken Cacciatore (which means “hunter-style chicken” in Italian 🇮🇹) is one of those timeless recipes that feels both rustic and elegant at the same time. Tender chicken pieces are slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with herbs, garlic, onions, and peppers, creating a dish that’s deeply flavorful, comforting, and perfect for sharing.

This classic Italian recipe is ideal for family dinners, cozy evenings, or when you want a meal that tastes like it’s been cooking all day—even though it’s surprisingly simple to prepare. 🍽️✨

Ingredients 📝

For the Chicken:

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks 🐓

• Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒

For the Sauce:

• 1 medium onion, sliced 🧅

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌶️

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes 🍅

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce or tomato passata

• 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍗

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿

• 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿

• 1 bay leaf

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️

• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity) 🍯

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 🍄

• 1/4 cup black or green olives 🫒

For Garnish:

• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped 🌿

Step-by-Step Instructions 🍳

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