Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced; One 14-ounce can tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup orzo; 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned; 1 tablespoon drained capers, optional

15 ingredients

23 steps

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced
One 14-ounce can tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup orzo
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1 tablespoon drained capers, optional

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 450F.
2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3

Scatter the onion in the pot.
4

Drain the tomatoes into a large measuring cup and add water as needed to make 1 cup of liquid.
5

Mix the tomato liquid with the herbs.
6

Chop the tomatoes and set aside.
7

Add the orzo to the pot in an even layer.
8

Pour 3/4 cup of the herbed liquid over the orzo.
9

Place the chicken on the orzo and lightly season with salt and pepper.
10

Sprinkle with the garlic.
11

Spread the tomatoes over the chicken.
12

Layer in the squash, zucchini, and bell peppers, and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
13

Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of herbed liquid over all.
14

If using, scatter the capers on top.
15

Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
16

Serve immediately.
17

Calories: 304
18

Protein: 32g
19

Carbohydrates: 34g
20

Fat: 4g
21

Cholesterol: 75mg
22

Sodium: 660mg
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Fiber: 4g