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Chicken Cacciatore

Image of Chicken Cacciatore Recipe in a skillet
Makes: 4 servings

This easy recipe features chicken cooked in a tomato base. It’s a classic favorite that is easy to make and full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 chicken pieces, skin removed (thighs, breasts, or legs)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel and chop the onion.
  3. Put the chopped onion in a saucepan.
  4. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper.
  5. Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.
  6. If needed, remove the chicken skin.
  7. Add the chicken to the sauce pan and cover.
  8. Cook over low heat for about 1 hour until the chicken is tender.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 piece chicken, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 181
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 29 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 46 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 597 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 181
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 29 g
Minerals
Calcium 46 mg
Potassium 597 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 42 mg
Phosphorus 241 mg
Selenium 29 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 29 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.9 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 21 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 10 mg
Choline 81 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 3 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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