Baked Chicken Cacciatore With Spaghetti Sauce
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal for dinner tonight? Why not try making Baked Chicken Cacciatore With Spaghetti Sauce? This Italian-inspired dish is packed with flavor and will leave your taste buds wanting more!
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb spaghetti
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Place the browned chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve the chicken cacciatore over the cooked spaghetti.
Tips:
- For a healthier version of this recipe, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you're feeding a crowd.
- If you have any leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months.
With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, Baked Chicken Cacciatore With Spaghetti Sauce is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Give it a try tonight!