Creamy Chicken Cacciatore

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy Chicken Cacciatore features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato and green pepper sauce, enhanced with velvety cheese, perfect for hearty family dinners or comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 fryer chicken, cut up
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 c. chopped tomato
  • 1 c. green pepper strips
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken and sliced onion in margarine.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes, green pepper strips, milk, dried oregano leaves, and pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low.
  5. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is done.
  6. Uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15g 30% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 51.2g 19% DV
Fiber 12.8g 46% DV
Sugar 18g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1015mg 44% DV
Potassium 746mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 97mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 52.6mg 58% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 665.3mg 51% DV
Iron 11.5mg 64% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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