How To Make Chicken & Bacon Cacciatore
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
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Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve the chicken cacciatore topped with the crispy bacon and garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 357kcal
- Total Fat : 25g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 117mg
- Sodium : 580mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 26g
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