Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Italian Chicken Cacciatore, a rustic dish bursting with rich flavors and authentic Italian charm. This culinary masterpiece features succulent chicken pieces browned to perfection and braised in a flavorful sauce made with aromatic herbs, juicy tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and savory mushrooms. As the chicken simmers, it absorbs the essence of these ingredients, resulting in a tender and juicy texture that will melt in your mouth. Accompany this divine dish with crusty bread or soft polenta to soak up the delightful sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Italy. In this article, we present two tantalizing variations of this classic recipe: the traditional Italian Chicken Cacciatore and a modern adaptation featuring a creamy mushroom sauce. Both recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience, sure to impress family and friends.
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ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Chicken cacciatore is a classic Mediterranean chicken dish from Italy. This is my favorite recipe made with chicken thighs, tomatoes, herbs, and olives.
Provided by Ita
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a pot.
- Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss chicken thighs in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs, and brown on one side, without turning, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer browned chicken thighs to the pot.
- Pour white wine into the skillet; bring to a boil. Stir to loosen all the browned bits of chicken and flavors in the skillet pour into the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add as much chicken stock as needed to cover the chicken. Cover pot and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in olives, parsley, and basil. Stir to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1083.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
WW CORE ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORE
One of my all time favorites. You can do this in a chicken fry pan on top of the stove but the original recipe was in the oven. You can add mushrooms too.
Provided by RAZDAZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Put all into a baking dish, stir and cover.
- Bake 45 minute Uncover and stir.
- Continue to cook the veggies are to your liking and the chicken is cooked.
- Meanwhile, boil water for pasta and cook.
- Or nuke red or white potatoes.
ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Make and share this Italian Chicken Cacciatore recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Kiddle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, pepper, and flour, shaking to remove the excess flour. Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large non-stick high-sided frying pan set on high heat. (I use my electric frying pan for this.) Add the chicken to the pan and cook until well-browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Save the chicken fat left in the pan, adding enough of the oil to make 4 tablespoons Cook the onion and bay leaves over medium heat till tender. Add the garlic, pancetta, red pepper flakes, and half of the parsley. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook for 3 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the chicken stock, tomato sauce, and browned chicken pieces. Break the tomatoes into smaller pieces. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Cook the sauce 5 more minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining parsley on top and serve.
- (I have also posted the recipes for the homemade chicken stock and the homemade basic tomato sauce if anyone needs it.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 950.6, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 219.7, Sodium 617.1, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 76.2
CHICKEN CACCIATORE - SLOW COOKED TO ITALIAN PERFECTION
Give chicken the ITALIAN TREATMENT with this fast and simple crock-pot recipe that includes tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, olives and garbanzo beans. The mouth-watering aroma and delicious flavors are sure to keep your family and friends at the dinner table. So, turn on your favorite 'Frankie' or 'Dino' CD's, toss together a fresh green salad, throw some garlic bread in the oven and enjoy this delicious meal over a glass of your favorite red wine!
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 7h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pour dressing into a zip-lock plastic bag; add chicken pieces and refrigerate for an hour.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.
- Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together; lightly dredge chicken in the seasoned flour.
- Brown the chicken pieces on both sides and transfer to crock pot when done.
- Sauté onion until translucent in the olive oil used to brown the chicken; add wine and 2 tablespoons of the tomato paste to deglaze the pan. Transfer to crock pot.
- Stir together remaining 2 cans of tomato paste and all the ingredients EXCEPT for the bay leaf, olives, garbanzo beans, capers, and Parmesan cheese; spread over chicken in crock pot.
- Lay bay leaf on top of chicken; cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours).
- During the last hour of cooking, add the olives, garbanzo beans and capers. If at this time the sauce appears too thin, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to thicken slightly.
- To serve, discard the bay leaf and arrange the chicken over your favorite hot pasta; ladle with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 1623.3, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 20.1, Protein 60.3
ITALIAN INN CHICKEN CACCIATORE
The sauce for this chicken is prepared hunter style, which means with mushrooms, tomatoes, and onion, and seasoned with fresh herbs and wine. The name 'Cacciatore' is the Italian word for Hunter. From the Italian Inn Cookbook.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 T oil in medium skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Cook in.
- the skillet until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Wipe out skillet, and heat another tablespoon of olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until.
- browned, about 5 minutes, set aside. Reduce heat to low.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in skillet, add onion, celery, and garlic, cook stirring, until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. DO NOT BURN GARLIC
- Add wine, raise heat to high. Cook until wine is almost evaporated, about 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, yellow peppers, rosemary and stock. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to
- combine. Add chicken and mushrooms, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low, cover.
- and simmer until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 206.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.1
Tips:
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture.
- Brown the chicken well in a large skillet before adding the other ingredients.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your cacciatore, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
- Add a cup of dry white wine to the pot for extra flavor.
- Season the cacciatore with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer the cacciatore for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the cacciatore over pasta, rice, or polenta.
Conclusion:
Italian Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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