CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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This simple Italian dish is packed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms and herbs for a satisfying one pot meal.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters
1 large onion, sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, sliced
3 sprigs rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl to capture the juices.
  • Stir in onions and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, tomato sauce, and water.
  • Place chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated in the bowl on top of the cooked vegetables. Add more salt and pepper. Place pepper slices on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 400.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Abdurrahman Pezer
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lorri Gaters
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This dish is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


MUHAMMED NDANA
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


It's_Xmarty_Muneeb _King
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Kelly Loza
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Maddy Shrider
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.


Andrew Createz
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This dish is a winner! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilal Toor
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Nazeema Harker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Tshimologo Maja
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This dish is delicious! The chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff Trammell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will love.


Em Kay
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are incredible. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Sandile Bengu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


mike o'brien
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sunil Gill
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Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore is a delightful dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.