Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)

Name: Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 large green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 ribs celery, sliced (not too thinly); 1 lg onion, chopped into larger pieces; 1 large carrots, grated; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 bay leaf; 3 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp pepper; Pinch sugar; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1 10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained; 1 lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce; 3/4-1 lb of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)

By Deb Wilson
@Maritimemama

We love this with the big chunks of veggies and there are only 6 g of fat (1 of saturated) per serving.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

2 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tsp

extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 large

green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2

ribs celery, sliced (not too thinly)
1

lg onion, chopped into larger pieces
1 large

carrots, grated
3 clove

garlic, minced
1 can(s)

(14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1

bay leaf
3 tsp

dried oregano
2 tsp

dried basil
1/2 tsp

pepper
Pinch

sugar
1/2 tsp

salt (optional)
1

10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1

lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce
3/4-1 lb

of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)

How to Make Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori)

Step-by-Step

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in 2 teaspoons oil; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, celery and onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrot and garlic; saute 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Stir chicken into tomato mixture; cook for 8-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard bay leaf. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with additional carrot if desired.