Chicken Cacciatore

This easy chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish which is braised in a simple, but delicious tomato sauce that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

- 6 chicken thighs, skin on and bone-in

- salt and pepper to season

- ½ cup all-purpose flour

- 3 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 sweet onion, diced

- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced

- 1 red bell pepper, diced

- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

- 6 garlic cloves, minced

- ¾ cup dry white wine

- 1 (28 oz can) crushed tomatoes

- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock

- 2 tablespoon tomato paste

- 3 tablespoon drained capers

- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano

- ½ teaspoon dried thyme

- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3. Add the onion, carrot and peppers and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, capers, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Return the chicken to the pan and toss in sauce. Bring to simmer and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in basil and serve.