December 20, 2024

Healthy Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Warm your kitchen (and heart) with this cold-weather comfort dish.

By Independence Good Living

Limited - Chicken Cacciatore - IBC Recipe

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Warm up your kitchen with the aroma of Chicken Cacciatore, a dish that proves comfort food can be both indulgently delicious and healthy. This heart-healthy recipe is made with tender chicken simmered in a rich medley of tomatoes, olives, and fragrant herbs, served over fluffy whole-wheat couscous.

Chicken cacciatore — makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic, sliced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano
• 2 springs of rosemary
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz. each)
• 1 (15-oz.) can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 4 pitted olives, chopped
• 1 cup of mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups of whole wheat uncooked couscous
• A handful of parsley, chopped

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and herbs. Sautée until softened.
Add chicken on top. Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Turn once. Add diced tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and stock. Cover, reduce, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.
Meanwhile, cook couscous according to packet.
To serve, divide couscous on four plates and spoon chicken mixture on top. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 381
Fat: 8.5
Saturated fat: 1.8
Sodium: 110
Carbs: 32.1
Protein: 44.6
Potassium: 457