- Prepare the chicken
Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown.
- Sauté vegetables
Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Deglaze and build sauce
Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. This step is crucial for developing depth of flavor. Add crushed tomatoes and herbs.
- Braise chicken
Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is completely tender and sauce has thickened.
- Cook rice
While chicken cooks, prepare rice according to package instructions. Fluff with fork when done.
- Assemble and serve
Divide rice among bowls, top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Calories:580 kcal
- Protein:32 g
- Total Fat:24 g
- Saturated Fat:6 g
- Unsaturated Fat:18 g
- Total Carbs:58 g
- Sugar:8 g
- Fiber:4 g
- Sodium:520 mg
Discover the rustic charm of Italian countryside cooking with this soul-warming Chicken Cacciatore Rice Bowl. This hunter-style chicken dish dates back to Renaissance Italy, where hunters would prepare their catch with foraged herbs and vegetables. The name ‘cacciatore’ literally means ‘hunter’ in Italian, reflecting its humble yet flavorful origins.
Our modern interpretation combines tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs, bell peppers, and mushrooms, served over a bed of perfectly cooked rice. The combination creates a hearty one-bowl meal that’s both comforting and sophisticated. The sauce, with its deep umami notes from mushrooms and sweet-tangy tomatoes, develops incredible depth during cooking, while the rice soaks up all those beautiful flavors. Perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining, this dish brings the essence of Italian home cooking to your table.
