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
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: February 18, 2024

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.

Additional

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.