Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms
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Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered with mushrooms in a savory sauce. This hearty meal offers a comforting taste while providing a good source of protein.
This dish is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms is a flavorful Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered with mushrooms in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, sliced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- •1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- •0.5 cup chicken broth
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp dried basil
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.25 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in the skillet for 5 minutes per side.
- 3Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 4In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- 5Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- 7Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.
- 8Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.