Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Enjoy your favorite Italian comfort food without the guilt! This healthy twist on classic Chicken Cacciatore uses whole wheat pasta and simple techniques to create a delicious, low-fat meal ready in under 2 hours. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 389.7 kcal
Protein 39g
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Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore 30

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Ingredients for Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore

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How to Make Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat.
  2. In a separate large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts on both sides.
  3. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Transfer chicken to the saucepan. Add 2 tsp of the wine from the skillet to the sauce.
  5. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and 1 medium onion (chopped) to the skillet. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
  6. Transfer onion to the saucepan. Add 2 tsp of the wine from the skillet to the sauce.
  7. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and 1 bell pepper (chopped) to the skillet. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Transfer bell pepper to the saucepan. Add 2 tsp of the wine from the skillet to the sauce.
  9. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and 8 oz mushrooms (sliced) to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer mushrooms to the saucepan. Add 2 tsp of the wine from the skillet to the sauce.
  11. Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the saucepan.
  12. Simmer the sauce for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  13. Serve the Chicken Cacciatore over 1 lb cooked whole wheat pasta.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

15g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore?

Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore?

Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore has approximately 389.7 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Easy Chicken Cacciatore are Spaghetti Sauce, Chicken Breasts, Dry White Wine, Yellow Onion, Green Pepper, Red Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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