A generously served plate of golden quinoa fusilli, topped with vibrant red sauce dappled with green herbs and glistening bits of olives and capers. Tender chunks of chicken scattered throughout, and a dust of finely shredded dairy-free cheese on top.

Chicken Cacciatore with Quinoa Fusilli

Name: Chicken Cacciatore with Quinoa Fusilli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts cubed; 1 cup quinoa fusilli pasta; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 teaspoon oregano flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste Salt and pepper; for garnish Dairy-free shredded cheese; for garnish parsley chopped

Juicy chicken simmered in rich tomato sauce.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · February 18, 2024

A little about this dish

This Gluten-Free Italian dish brings warmth and comfort to any cold day. We use a blend of Italian spices, juicy chicken, and a rich tomato sauce, served over quinoa pasta for an irresistible gluten-free twist on a classic.

Ingredients (for 2)

Boneless chicken breasts — 2 — cubed
Quinoa fusilli pasta — 1 cup
Tomato sauce — 1 can (8 oz.)
Kalamata olives — 1/4 cup — pitted and chopped
Capers — 2 tablespoons
Oregano flakes — 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper — to taste
Dairy-free shredded cheese — for garnish
Parsley — for garnish — chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍝💦🥣

Boil the quinoa fusilli as per the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 — 🍳🍗🧂

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add the cubed chicken to the skillet, season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Step 3 — 🍅🫒🍲

Add the tomato sauce, olives, capers, and oregano to the skillet. Stir well, let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍝🥣🔄

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well with the sauce.
Step 5 — 🍽️🧀🌿

Serve on plates, garnish with shredded dairy-free cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

A final fox tip

This dish has roots in rustic Italian home cooking, Cacciatore literally meaning 'hunter's style'. Traditionally made with braised chicken and a tomato based sauce, our version puts a gluten-free spin on this comforting staple. To mix things up, you can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushroom to the sauce.