Oven-Baked Chicken Cacciatore Casserole – A Rustic Italian Comfort Dish 🍗🍅🇮🇹
🍽️ A Hearty One-Pan Italian Classic
If you love rich tomato sauces, tender chicken, and rustic Italian flavors, this Oven-Baked Chicken Cacciatore Casserole is the perfect comfort meal. Inspired by the classic Chicken Cacciatore, this casserole version makes everything easier by baking it all in one dish.
Packed with juicy chicken, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs, this recipe is ideal for family dinners and meal prep.
🔑 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy one-pan dinner
Rich and flavorful tomato sauce
Tender oven-baked chicken
Classic Italian comfort food
Perfect for busy weeknights
🧾 Ingredients
6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (400 g / 14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden. Set aside.
4. Build the Casserole
In a baking dish, add:
onions
bell peppers
garlic
crushed tomatoes
chicken broth
oregano
basil
thyme
chili flakes
Mix everything together.
5. Add the Chicken
Place the seared chicken on top of the sauce mixture.
6. Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
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