**Cacciatore**, meaning "hunter" in Italian, is a classic Italian dish that typically features chicken or rabbit braised in a flavorful tomato sauce with vegetables, herbs, and spices. This versatile dish can also be made with pork, and there are many variations on the recipe. The most common ingredients include onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs such as oregano, basil, and thyme. Some recipes also call for the addition of wine, olives, or capers. Cacciatore is typically served over pasta or rice, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
This article provides two delicious recipes for cacciatore: one for creamy chicken cacciatore and one for traditional pork cacciatore. Both recipes are made in a crock pot, making them easy and convenient to prepare. The creamy chicken cacciatore is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, while the traditional pork cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion.
**Creamy Chicken Cacciatore:**
* Prep time: 15 minutes
* Cook time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
* Serves: 4-6 people
**Traditional Pork Cacciatore:**
* Prep time: 30 minutes
* Cook time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
* Serves: 6-8 people
EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE
You'll love this hearty, rustic chicken caccaitore recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers in a flavorful tomato sauce. Fall apart tender chicken with all the comforting aromtics and Italian flavors the family loves. You can make it stovetop or in your crockpot. Serve it with crusty bread or on top of plain pasta, polenta or rice.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides and underneath the sikn.
- In a large pan or braiser (with a lid), heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down first. Cook until golden brown, then turn over to brown on the other side (about 8 minutes total). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- In the same braiser, add the onions, celery, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, tossing regularly. Add koserh salt, pepper, oregano, fresh thyme, parsley and red pepper flakes. Allow the vegetables to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
- Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until the wine has reduced by about 1/2, then add the tomatoes. Cook 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Now add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and allow the chicken to cook for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Sodium 462.5 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOP CACCIATORE
Classic recipe ingredients but with pork chops instead of chicken!
Provided by Sarah Olson
Categories Main Course
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil. Add the pork chops to the pan and brown on both sides, no need to cook all the way through, the slow cooker will do that. Set aside while you make the sauce.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano to the slow cooker. Stir until the tomato paste dissolves into the diced tomato juice. Add the onion and mushrooms, stir again. Add the pork chops into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve over pasta or rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 779 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER PORK CACCIATORE
A wonderful Italian neighbor showed me how to make this recipe after I commented on how good it made the neighborhood smell when she had her windows open when she made it. This American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter-style,' with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, various herbs, and sometimes wine. I found adding cheese gave it something special, it also made it mine.
Provided by Sneakyteaky
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 8h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chops over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1484.7 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
CREAMY CHICKEN OR PORK CACCIATORE IN CROCK POT
So easy, so good and the aroma will excite your taste buds. Serve with a salad and some crusty bread. Enjoy! The potato flakes you add at the end is what makes it creamy. Try this recipe with cubed pork loin to replace chicken.
Provided by Sageca
Categories Chicken
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients in slow cooker except chicken and instant potatoes.
- Stir together to combine.
- Add chicken and push into in the juice.
- Cook at High for 5 hours or at Low for longer.
- When it is cooked remove some of the juice and mix with the instant potatoes.
- Slowly blend this in the chicken cacciatore. Let cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve on your choice of pasta.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- If you are making it with pork, brown it before adding to other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 567.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 24.1
PORK CACCIATORE
Make and share this Pork Cacciatore recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Pork
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook pork pieces until no longer pink on outside, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes longer.
- Stir in pasta sauce and wine. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta, breadsticks and green salad.
Tips:
- For a more tender and flavorful result, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or pork loin.
- To add extra richness and flavor to the sauce, consider using a combination of olive oil and butter.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) towards the end of the cooking time.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes to suit your taste preference.
- For a more vibrant and colorful dish, use a variety of bell peppers (such as red, yellow, and orange) and mushrooms.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
The creamy chicken or pork cacciatore prepared in a crock pot is a delectable and hassle-free dish that offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Its creamy sauce, tender meat, and colorful vegetables make it an appealing choice for both casual dining and special occasions. The slow-cooking process ensures that the ingredients meld together seamlessly, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. With its ease of preparation and delicious outcome, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
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