Jul 14 2026
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Wednesday Recipe

Inspired by Gino's Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Chicken Cacciatora w/ Pasta & Salad

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Ingredients

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Chicken Cacciatora

Pasta

Salad

Method

Chicken Cacciatora

  1. 1

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Chicken

    Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir in fresh basil before serving.

Pasta

  1. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Salad

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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