Chicken dishes are a staple for many households when it comes to dinner meals, and this Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore should definitely be added to your recipe rotation!
This version is a simplified version of the original, making is easy to create for a weeknight meal for yourself and your family.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This healthy chicken cacciatore recipe is ready in 45 minutes, making it a great homemade meal to put together even on a weeknight. Plus, it only requires 15 minutes of actual ingredient preparation!
Which WW Program are these points for?
WW has definitely changed from 2020 to now. They went from three to one plan to multiple plans and back to one plan again. So in 2023, we have just plain old “POINTS.”
- Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
- Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
- Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.
Ingredients for this recipe
Uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts: The main ingredient.
Table salt: Adds and enhances flavor.
Black pepper: Adds extra seasoning.
Olive oil: Adds flavor.
Onion: Adds a kick of flavor.
Green bell pepper: Adds great flavor to this dish.
Yellow bell pepper: Adds great flavor to this dish.
Garlic: You can’t make an Italian dish without garlic!
Table wine: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Canned stewed tomatoes: For the sauce.
Italian seasoning: Adds great flavors.
Fresh parsley: Extra seasoning to complete the flavor.
Cooked spaghetti: To complete the dish.
Substitutions
Feel free to improvise with some of the added ingredients in this recipe based on what you already have in your kitchen.
Equipment needed for this recipe
For this recipe, a nonstick skillet will be great, especially when used with cooking spray. A spatula is helpful for cooking on the stove. Use a sharp knife and sturdy cutting board for chopping your ingredients. Pasta bowls would be great for serving this chicken cacciatore recipe.
How to make Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore
Step 1: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add olive oil and heat. Add chicken breasts and cook over medium heat until browned and juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Step 2: Add onions, pepper, and garlic to skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in wine, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta.
What to serve with WW chicken cacciatore
If you’re looking for a delicious side to go along with this chicken cacciatore recipe, you may enjoy this Weight Watchers Mediterranean Salad, or even this Broccoli Salad Recipe on the Light Side. If you’re looking for a vegetable side, then you could try this simple recipe for Balsamic Roasted Vegetables. These Roasted Beets and Carrots would also be a great addition!
Common Questions
What is chicken cacciatore sauce made of?
In our Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore recipe, the sauce is made from table wine, canned tomatoes, parsley, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Storage suggestions
You can store this WW chicken cacciatore recipe in the fridge for 4-5 days safely in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to three months in the freezer to warm up on a day when you don’t feel like cooking.
Reheating Tips
You can easily reheat this recipe in a preheated oven for around 20 minutes. You can also warm it up with a few minutes in the microwave.
Weight Watchers Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
This Weight Watchers chicken cacciatore recipe should definitely be added to your recipe rotation for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chooped)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup table wine (dry, red)
- 29 oz canned stewed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (snipped)
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti
Instructions
Step 1: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add olive oil and heat. Add chicken breasts and cook over medium heat until browned and juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Step 2: Add onions, pepper, and garlic to skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in wine, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 462Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 96mgSodium 837mgCarbohydrates 52gFiber 5gSugar 10gProtein 44g
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Theresa
Friday 5th of November 2021
Looks like a delicious recipe-can it be adapted to oven or stovetop? I don’t have that kind of cooker