Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken cubes in the flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the tomatoes, wine, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Stir in the parsley and serve over hot cooked pasta, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian, and the dish is traditionally made with rabbit or game.
• This dish can also be made with chicken thighs or a combination of chicken and Italian sausage.
• Cacciatore is a popular dish in both Italy and the United States, and can be served as a main course or as a side dish.