Boneless Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Boneless chicken breast (8 pieces, 2 lbs total)
2. Extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp)
3. Garlic cloves (5-6, minced)
4. Fresh basil leaves (1/4 cup)
5. Red wine (1 cup)
6. Chicken broth (1 cup)
7. Salt and pepper (to taste)
8. Capers (2 tbsp)
9. Sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup, drained and chopped)
10. Button mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 60 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breast pieces and cook until both sides are golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers. Sauté for a minute.
5. Add mushrooms and cook until they start to release their juices.
6. Deglaze the pan with red wine and let it reduce by half.
7. Add chicken broth and fresh basil leaves, then return chicken to the skillet.
8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
9. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with your choice of side dish.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful sauce with a blend of herbs and sun-dried tomatoes.
• The dish has a medium-high heat cooking process that results in a tender and juicy chicken dish.
• It is suitable for those who enjoy a traditional Italian-style dish with a hearty sauce.

User Comments:

1. "The flavors were so rich and the chicken was cooked to perfection!"
2. "I loved the combination of sun-dried tomatoes and capers in the sauce, it was unique."
3. "The dish was quite hearty and went well with a side of roasted vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients for best results. If not available, use good quality frozen ones.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your preference, especially the saltiness as per your region's taste preference.