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Keto Chicken Cacciatore

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:
  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For the cacciatore sauce:
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional, for richness
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons capers or sliced olives optional but traditional
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
For garnish:
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or deep sauté pan with lid
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Knife and cutting board
  • 1 Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Build the Sauce
  1. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste (if using), chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine. Add capers or olives if using.
  2. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Simmer the Chicken
  1. Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5: Finish and Serve
  1. Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce if needed. Add apple cider vinegar to brighten flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Facts (Approximate Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Net Carbs: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 4g