Found this in my grandmother’s recipe box dated 1962. She circled it three times and wrote ‘keeper’ in the margin.

This oven baked 4-ingredient chicken cacciatore casserole is the kind of recipe you’d expect to find in a well-loved, splattered recipe box from the early 1960s. It uses just a few pantry staples, bakes up in a simple glass dish, and fills the house with that cozy, tomato-and-herb aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking when dinner is ready. The idea is very much in the spirit of those mid-century “keeper” casseroles: minimal fuss, family-friendly, and hearty enough to feed a hungry crowd on a busy weeknight.

Chicken cacciatore casserole in a glass baking dish

Serve this casserole straight from the baking dish with a big wooden spoon, letting everyone scoop out the tender chicken, peppers, and rustic red sauce. It’s wonderful over hot buttered egg noodles, spaghetti, or fluffy white rice to soak up the juices. Add a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette or some