4-Ingredient Chicken Cacciatore Casserole

Step-by-Step: How to Make It

Step 1: Prep and Preheat

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly spray a standard 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.

Step 2: Layer the Casserole

Evenly distribute your cubed, raw chicken pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Next, open your bag of frozen peppers and onions and scatter them generously right over the top of the chicken.

Step 3: Sauce and Bake

Pour the entire jar of marinara sauce over the chicken and vegetables, using a spoon to spread it out so everything is completely submerged and coated.

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake covered for 35 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through completely in the bubbling tomato juices.

Step 4: The Cheese Finale

Carefully remove the foil, stir the casserole gently to distribute the rich juices, and scatter the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and sports a few beautiful golden-brown spots.

How to Serve Your Cacciatore Casserole

Once you let the casserole rest for 5 minutes out of the oven to let the sauce thicken, it is ready to serve. Because it is naturally low-carb and packed with protein and veggies, it is highly versatile:

• Over Pasta: Spoon the juicy chicken, peppers, and melted cheese over a bed of al dente rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti to soak up the incredible sauce.

• With Crusty Bread: Keep things simple and serve it in a bowl alongside a warm, garlic-butter rubbed baguette to mop up the extra marinara.

• Low-Carb Style: Pair it with a simple side salad or serve it over a bed of riced cauliflower for a comforting, guilt-free meal.

This minimalist recipe proves that you don't need a sink full of dishes to bring the cozy, authentic taste of an Italian kitchen to your dinner table.

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