CLASSIC CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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Chicken cacciatore-or chicken in the style of the hunter-is a warm and hearty stewed dish from the Italian-American culinary canon. This dish typically features browned chicken, herbs, garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms and other deeply flavorful vegetables. On a cold winter night, this chicken cacciatore recipe is perfectly wonderful and a total crowd pleaser!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper
2 medium onions
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain.
  • Cut bell pepper and onions crosswise in half; cut each half into fourths.
  • Stir bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients except cheese into chicken in skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Hafiz Zain Ul Abedin
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend, and then reheat it during the week for a quick and easy meal.


Digvijay Bangar 0051
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I made this dish in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so tender and fall-off-the-bone, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Queen cy
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I love them in this dish. They add so much flavor to the sauce.


khanuk khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken cacciatore, and they always eat all of the vegetables in the sauce.


jahanzaib Bodla
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and spices to create your own unique dish. I've made it with chicken thighs, chicken breasts, and even ground chicken, and it's always delicious.


Amjad Khosa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken, and it was delicious. The sauce is so flavorful, and it really brings the dish together.


Haleemarh Karim
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The chicken cacciatore turned out amazing, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


shixa fam
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Akhere Testimony
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful.


Kierra Patton
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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so succulent and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Austin Lee
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and they couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was. I definitely recommend this recipe.


Huzaifa Unar
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This is the best chicken cacciatore recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.