Dinner for 4
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken simmers with onions, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and red wine until tender and richly flavored.
Typical price
$11.08for 4 servings
$2.77 per serving$11.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp oil or unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 green peppers
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup medium bodied red wine
- 4 tomatoes
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown it for 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cook the onions, garlic, and peppers for 10 minutes.
- Add the wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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