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Classic Baked Chicken Cacciatore


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  • Author: cuisinenina756gmail-com
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken thighs braised in tomatoes, wine, mushrooms, onions, and garlic.


Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 (4-ounce) skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • Aluminum foil


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and brown about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove browned chicken and set aside.
  4. Add the chopped onions to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  6. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release liquid and begin to brown, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Pour in the red wine and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Taste and add remaining salt if needed.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C). Remove foil for the last 5 minutes.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with sauce.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For lower sodium, choose no-salt-added tomato products. Add red pepper flakes for heat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian