Low-Calorie Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Our chicken cacciatore recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables.

This “hunter style” dish is a classic in Italian cooking and after one bite, you’ll understand why.

Our clean-and-lean version of the traditional recipe makes four very hearty servings that will keep you warm in winter.

Freeze leftovers in individual portions for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight.

Pro tip: Chicken cacciatore can be served over brown rice or whole-wheat pasta.

Chicken Cacciatore

Our chicken cacciatore recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables. This “hunter style” dish is a classic in Italian cooking and after one bite, you’ll understand why.

• 1
  Tbsp
  olive oil
• 1
  lb.
  raw, boneless, skinless, chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1
  medium
  onion, thinly sliced
• 1
  medium
  celery stalk, sliced
• 1
  clove
  garlic, finely chopped
• 1
  medium
  red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8
  oz
  sliced mushrooms
• 1
  (14.5 oz) can whole tomatoes
• 1½
  tsp
  dried basil, crushed
• Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• 2
  medium
  zucchini, sliced
• 1
  medium
  eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 6
  fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.

3. Add onion, celery, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften.

4. Add tomatoes, basil, and pepper (if desired); cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.

5. Add zucchini and eggplant; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, and juices run clear.

6. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutritional information is per serving, not including brown rice or whole-wheat pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Cacciatore

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 252
Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 352mg15%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 29g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Photo by Kirsten Morningstar