Easy Chicken Cacciatore

This classic Italian-style dish is rich in lean protein and packed with lycopene from the tomato base, making it a heart-healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1 medium onion, chopped · 32 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup low-sodium canned tomatoes · 74 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce · 21 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder · 1 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano · 2 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, or legs) · 595 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Place the chopped onion, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper in a saucepan.

   

2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat and let it cook for 3 minutes to blend the flavors.

   

3. Add the skinless chicken pieces to the saucepan, coating them with the sauce, and cover with a lid.

   

4. Cook over low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.