Description
Chicken Cacciatore, also known as Hunter Style Chicken, is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of rustic Italian cooking right to your table. This hearty meal is comforting and packed with rich flavors from fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 🐔 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🛢️ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
- 🌶️ 1 red or green bell pepper, sliced
- 🍄 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍷 1/3 cup white or red wine
- 🍅 2 1/2 to 3 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 🌿 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 🌿 1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning it generously with salt.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet or Dutch oven until golden brown on both sides.
- Sauté the chopped onion and sliced bell pepper until softened, then add the mushrooms and garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with white or red wine, scraping the bottom to release browned bits.
- Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, black pepper, thyme, and oregano to the skillet.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve hot, spooning the sauce and vegetables over the chicken.
Notes
- Choose quality chicken for better flavor.
- Season generously for enhanced taste.
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Let the dish simmer for deeper flavors.
- Experiment with different herbs for variety.
- Thicken the sauce if desired by simmering uncovered.
- Consider adding olives or capers for extra flavor.
- Presentation matters; serve with love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Cacciatore, Hunter Style Chicken, Italian cuisine, comfort food