Chicken Cacciatore

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 19, 2019

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken with zucchini, carrots, onion and tomatoes for a chicken cacciatore or hunters stew

 

Chicken Cacciatore also known as Hunters Stew

Lean protein, fresh vegetables

I love this recipe because it brings fresh flavors and texture with the vegetables plus it keeps the chicken moist and easily to tolerate after weight loss surgery!

 

Chicken with zucchini, carrots, onion and tomatoes for a chicken cacciatore or hunters stew

Chicken Cacciatore

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Stove Top
Keyword: Dairy Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
Cost: $1.13 per serving
Cacciatore means 'hunter' in Italian and is a dish often using onion, tomatoes and herbs. A flavorful bariatric friendly stovetop dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large Zucchini Squash
  • 10 baby carrots or 2 large carrots
  • 1 tsp dried minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Begin by chopping vegetables. Dice zucchini and slice carrots. Using kitchen shears cut anything unwanted off chicken. Cut breast in half lengthwise and cut in half again to make a thinner serving of chicken.
  • Heat a large deep skillet to medium heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown both sides of chicken. Set aside in a covered dish to keep warm.
  • Add zucchini, carrots and minced garlic to the heated skillet. Stir often and cook for about 8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and oregano.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet, pressing on it lightly to cover it in the sauce. Turn heat to low and add a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes and double check internal temperature is 160F.
  • Remove from heat and serve chicken with vegetables.

Notes

One portion will provide approximately 3 ounces of meat and 1/2 cup of vegetables. Listen to your pouch and stop at the first sign of fullness.
Servings are shared to allow you to know how much the recipe will make, but not dictate how much you are supposed to eat.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2443IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cacciatore
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 202mg9%
Potassium 476mg14%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 2443IU49%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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