Chicken Cacciatore is a flavorful and healthy meal that’s great for toddlers! With juicy chicken pieces, bok choy, tomatoes, mushrooms, and flavorful herbs, this toddler-friendly version of the classic Italian dish is sure to be a hit with little ones. Toddler Recipes Australia has simplified this recipe to make it easy for parents to prepare and to get extra veggies into their toddler’s diet. Plus it’s jam packed with plenty of iron and protein to keep your toddler growing strong!

General Information

• Servings: 6
• Keywords: Chicken, Cacciatore, Tomato Sauce, Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic
• Calories: 339 kcal
• Protein: 17g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fats: 22g
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 500g chicken thighs or drumsticks, skinned and jointed
• 2 240g cans tomato sauce
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped into 1cm cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp dry oregano
• 2 tsp dry rosemary
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1) Heat the olive oil in a large deep frypan on medium-high heat. 2) Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 3) Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until it starts to brown. 4) Add the tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion, oregano, and rosemary and reduce the heat to medium-low. 5) Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. 6) Stir in the parsley and cook for a further 5 minutes. 7) Remove from heat and serve hot.

A Parent Joke

Q: What did the chicken say to the frypan? A: “You’re looking hot, baby!”

Recommended Sides

• Brown rice
• Pasta
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Green salad
• Roasted vegetables