ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, PEPPERS & CAPERS

Inspired by cafedelites & Italian travels

Ingredients:

• 2-4 Tbsp EVOO

• 2 lb of chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 2 bell peppers, diced

• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

• 3-4 Tbsp capers

• ¼ cup olives

• 1 Tbsp dried oregano

• 28 oz crushed tomatoes, drained

• 2 Tbsp tomato paste

• 150 ml red wine       

• ½ Tbsp red pepper flakes

• Salt & pepper (for chicken & to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper

• Add EVOO to skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, turning often until they are slightly browned. Remove from heat.

• Add the garlic and onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.  Add the peppers and carrot; cook until they start to soften. 

• Add the chicken back to the pan along with the wine and simmer for 5 minutes

• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, capers, olives, oregano, salt and chili flakes.

• Reduce heat to low/simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.  Serve with pasta, rice or side of roasted veggies.

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ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, PEPPERS & CAPERS

Author: Stephanie Potter

Ingredients

• 2-4 Tbsp EVOO
• 2 lb of chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 3-4 Tbsp capers
• ¼ cup olives
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes, drained
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 150 ml red wine
• ½ Tbsp red pepper flakes
• Salt & pepper (for chicken & to taste)

Instructions

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper
2. Add EVOO to skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, turning often until they are slightly browned. Remove from heat.
3. Add the garlic and onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the peppers and carrot; cook until they start to soften.
4. Add the chicken back to the pan along with the wine and simmer for 5 minutes
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, capers, olives, oregano, salt and chili flakes.
6. Reduce heat to low/simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Serve with pasta, rice or side of roasted veggies.

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