Heart-Healthy Chicken Cacciatore
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Cacciatore, a wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite. This vibrant dish features tender, seared boneless chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful, low-sodium tomato-based sauce with a colorful medley of onions, red and yellow bell peppers, and a hint of garlic. Enhanced with aromatic oregano, basil, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. The addition of low-sodium black olives adds a savory finish, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. Served over hearty whole wheat pasta, this meal is perfect for those seeking delicious comfort food that supports heart-health without sacrificing taste. Ready in under an hour, this easy, one-skillet recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or simple entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece large onion (sliced)
- 1 piece red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 piece yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned, no salt added)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup low-sodium black olives (sliced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken breasts with black pepper on both sides.
Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
While the chicken is simmering, cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
Add the sliced low-sodium black olives to the sauce and let them warm through for about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top of the chicken cacciatore.
Serve the chicken cacciatore over the cooked whole wheat pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 243.8 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4803 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
