## Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce: Bringing Italian Comfort to Your Table
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce, a timeless recipe passed down through generations. This robust and flavorful sauce is a symphony of succulent chicken, tender mushrooms, aromatic bell peppers, and a medley of herbs and spices, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta or as a delectable topping for chicken parmesan, and prepare to be transported to the cozy trattorias of Italy.
### Recipes Included:
1. **Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce**: The star of the show, this classic recipe embodies the essence of Italian comfort food. With its hearty blend of chicken, vegetables, and a luscious tomato sauce, it's a dish that will warm your soul and leave you craving more.
2. **Chicken Cacciatore**: Take your taste buds on an adventure with this delectable dish featuring succulent chicken breasts braised in Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce. Served over a bed of tender pasta, it's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses.
3. **Cacciatore Sauce Pizza**: Experience a taste of Italy's culinary passion with this unique pizza recipe. A crispy crust is generously topped with Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and an array of colorful toppings, creating a masterpiece that will satisfy even the most discerning pizza lover.
4. **Chicken Parmesan with Cacciatore Sauce**: Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines two Italian favorites. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, then smothered in Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce and melted Parmesan cheese. Serve it with a side of spaghetti and prepare to be amazed.
5. **Cacciatore Sauce Meatballs**: These succulent meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic. Ground beef and pork are combined with herbs, spices, and, of course, Mom-Mom's Cacciatore Sauce, then simmered until tender and flavorful. Enjoy them on their own or serve them over pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal.
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Many food names reflect various occupations or trades. 'Cacciatore' literally means 'hunter' in Italian, and this 'hunter style' dish makes good use of mushrooms (easily available to hunters trekking through forests!), onions tomatoes and herbs. If desired, serve over hot spaghetti noodles.
Provided by Jana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake the chicken pieces in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet (one that has a cover/lid). Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until the onion is slightly browned. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the tomatoes, oregano and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat.
- Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 422.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
At home in Utica, New York, Cheri Sassman smothers chicken breast halves in a delicious tomato-mushroom cream sauce. "This recipe was a favorite of my mother's that I cut in half for myself," says Cheri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in remaining oil. Stir in tomato paste until combined. Gradually add water and wine or broth. Stir in the thyme, parsley, oregano, allspice and remaining salt. Return chicken to the pan. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with spaghetti if desired
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then toss them in a bowl with the flour to lightly coat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thighs and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the thighs to a plate.
- Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until the peppers are just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, then cook, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by about half. Add the oregano and rosemary. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a simmer. Add the olives and capers. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling in the sauce. Reduce the heat to keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
When Valerie Bertinelli was growing up, chicken cacciatore was a standard weeknight dinner. It's one of many recipes she learned from her mom, Nancy, over the years. "I've been making it so long, I don't remember when I started!" she says. Using just one pot makes for an easy cleanup, and though her mom originally incorporated the whole chicken, Valerie's version calls only for thighs. "They're more forgiving, especially for beginners.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, then toss them in a bowl with the flour to lightly coat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thighs and cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (Do this in batches if necessary.) Remove the thighs to a plate.
- Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the pepper is just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, then cook, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by about half. Add the oregano and rosemary. Add the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a simmer. Add the olives and capers.
- Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it in the sauce. Reduce the heat to keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper and top with the basil.
MY MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
I love my mom's version of chicken cacciatore with mushrooms instead of onions and peppers. This was my favorite meal she cooked when I was growing up, and now that I am cooking for my own family, it is one of their favorites as well. Do not omit the wine or brandy from this recipe, they are key ingredients. The chicken and sauce are excellent when served over long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.
Provided by bonvivant
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken legs into a large, heavy plastic bag, and add the flour. Close the bag and shake to coat all the chicken pieces with flour. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven, and brown the chicken leg quarters, working in batches if necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
- Whisk together the tomato paste with white wine in a bowl, adding the wine gradually until the tomato paste and wine are well combined. Whisk in the chicken broth, brandy, salt, white pepper, thyme, and marjoram, and pour the mixture over the browned chicken legs. Mix in the sliced mushrooms. Bring the cacciatore to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone and the sauce has thickened, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 502.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This was my dad's favorite. Real Italian cooking at it's best. It always amazes me how the simplest recipes are the best.
Provided by Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin @Joannebl
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In large pot, head olive oil and fry chicken pieces - 4 pieces at a time - 3 minutes each side until golden brown.
- When all the chicken is fried, remove oil from pot and add garlic and mushrooms - stir to get all the goodness from the bottom on the pot.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and wine to the pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, parsley and basil. (I don't measure my seasoning - but I would guess approx 1-2 Tbsp parsley and 1 tbsp basil - salt and pepper to taste)
- Return chicken to pot with tomato sauce and cover. Cook on low heat for approximately 1 hour. Shake the pot every once in a while to stir chicken. (If the sauce is too thin, move the cover slightly off pot so that steam can escape.)
- Remove any chicken skin and place chicken in casserole dish and ladle sauce over the chicken. Serve with your favorite pasta. I usually use Angel Hair. You'll have enough sauce for the pasta too.
MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Make and share this Mom's Chicken Cacciatore recipe from Food.com.
Provided by shelshel0110
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 meal, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. When hot, add garlic and rosemary. Let cook for one minute.
- Increase heat to med-high, add chicken. Cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Stir in the mushrooms, cook about 7-10 minutes--stirring often so nothing burns.
- Reduce to medium heat. Add 1 cup white wine and the tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste is dissolved in the wine. The sauce should be about the same thickness as pasta sauce. If your sauce is too thick, slowly add the other 1/2 cup of white wine until desired consistency is reached.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with italian bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 457.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7, Protein 30.5
Tips:
- For a richer sauce, use a combination of olive oil and butter to sauté the vegetables.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good choices.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
- Serve chicken cacciatore over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and fresh herbs makes this dish irresistible. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give chicken cacciatore a try. You won't be disappointed!
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