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Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

February 26, 2017 by Mary Ellen 17 Comments

Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

When buying peppers look for peppers with vivid colors, shiny, taut skins, free of blemishes and heavy for their size. You can store unwashed bell peppers in the vegetable drawer for 7 – 10 days. To get the most beneficial health benefits use right away.

To prepare bell peppers for use, wash them under cold running water before cutting them. Next cut around the stem and carefully remove it. Cut into the desired shapes.

Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

I made some Chicken Cacciatore with the colored bell peppers and spinach tortellini. The best part is you don’t have to dirty every pan in the kitchen to make this delicious dish. It all goes in one pot! You have about 15 minutes of prep time and then just sit back and wait for dinner to be ready.

Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

You can use any kind of chicken to make this dish. I used thin chicken breast slices. Legs, thighs or even a whole chicken will work. If using the chicken breasts you will need to quickly brown them and refrigerate them until the last 10 minutes. You don’t want them to dry out with a long cooking time. Because they are skinless you are going to add a light flour coating before browning them. If you are using a whole chicken or legs, or thighs they can stay in the pot because they have a much longer cooking time.

Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

I added spinach tortellini in the last 20 minutes. You can add any kind of tortellini you want or not add it at all. You could just as easily serve this over any kind of pasta.

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Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers
Author: Mary Ellen @ Recipes Food and Cooking
Recipe type: Chicken
Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  60 mins
Total time:  1 hour 15 mins
Serves: Serves 4
 
Chicken breast pieces simmered with bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Serve with tortellini.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts or chicken legs, thighs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 - 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Chop all of the peppers into strips about 1/4 inch thick.Chop the onion into strips. Cut the carrots into 1 inch pieces. Peel and chop the garlic.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breast pieces into the flour. (If the chicken you are using has skin, you can skip this step.
  3. Add the oil to a dutch oven. Add the chicken and quickly brown it. Do not cook all of the way thru. If using chicken breasts remove from the pan and refrigerate until the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
  4. Add the peppers, onions and garlic. Cook for several minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Add the carrots and spices.
  5. Cover loosely and cook over medium low heat for 30 minutes. Taste to adjust seasonings. Add the tortellini into the pot. Cook for 10 minutes and add the chicken breast pieces back to the pot. Cook 10 more minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout.
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Chicken Cacciatori with Bell Peppers

Disclosure this recipe was developed for a Fresh From Florida campaign I did last year.

Mary Ellen

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Comments

  1. Milena says

    March 2, 2017 at 11:45 am

    This dish looks amazing! I’m pinning it for later. I love all the colors!

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 2, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Milena!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Bryant says

    March 2, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Oh my that looks so good. I do love me some good bell peppers with chicken.

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Me too!

      Reply
  3. Reesa Lewandowski says

    March 2, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Oh this looks so tasty! We’d love it for a week night meal! I could just imagine dipping some bread in it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:53 am

      What a great idea!

      Reply
  4. Laura B says

    March 2, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    I love using lots of colorful vegetables when cooking. This looks like a really delicious dinner that my toddlers would also love.

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Me too, they make it so appealing! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Stephanie Jeannot says

    March 2, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    The veggie mix that you cut up and added to your kitchen looks so good. I want to try this re pie. Sounds so good. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  6. Kristin Cheuvront says

    March 2, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    This looks so delicious! Pinning to try with my family soon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Thanks for pinning it Kristin!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    March 3, 2017 at 1:33 am

    Oh, this is a new recipe! I have never made this before and it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 7:51 am

      Hope you enjoy it if you make it!

      Reply
  8. Claudia Krusch says

    March 3, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Your recipes are to die for…I saved them and will definitely be trying them all!

    Reply
    • Mary Ellen says

      March 3, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks Claudia!

      Reply
  9. Laura Funk says

    March 3, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Oh! This looks awesome and pretty easy to make. Also I want to try that Chicken Parm soup you have! (PS: Something is weird with the ads on your site and causing it to glitch a lot)

    Reply

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