POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA

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Cacciatora should be cooked slowly so that the flavors blend and the chicken is tender. Simmer slowly and when finished, dip some hard crusted Italian bread in the sauce. Mangia! Mangia!

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 lbs whole chickens, cut into pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup flour
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup carrot, julienned
1 cup green pepper, julienned
1/8 cup garlic, minced
8 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup red wine or 3/4 cup marsala wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and drain chicken pieces. Heat olive oil in deep skillet. Roll and coat each chicken piece in the flour and brown each piece on all sides to a golden brown. Transfer chicken to paper towels to drain.
  • Saute the onion, mushrooms, carrot, green pepper, and garlic in the same skillet for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, wine, herbs, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for another 5 minutes.
  • Add all the chicken pieces and mix well. Turn down the heat very low and simmer, covered, for 1-2 hours. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve with some freshly grated Romano cheese and a warm loaf of bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1201.6, Fat 73, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 267.4, Sodium 1423.7, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 18, Protein 72.5

Basanta Prem
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This is a must-try recipe for any Italian food lover.


Kolapo Habibat
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mohabbat mohabbat
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Khaled Mahommed
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I've never made pollo alla cacciatora before, but this recipe made it easy.


Rahieem Rahieem
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it.


Salomey Frimpong
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed the sauce in this dish.


Toibur Hasan
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Kate William
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients.


aremu olubukola
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough.


Makayla Dykes
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This is a really versatile recipe. I've used different types of chicken, vegetables, and even different types of wine, and it's always turned out great.


Mindy Coats
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and everyone loved it.


natetheboss365gaming
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


nicoleen bezuidenhout
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Mark Bako
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked.


DOSUNMU TUNJI Temitayo
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


dylan barron
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's ready in no time.


RS Ray Rani
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rumi Islam
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This is the best pollo alla cacciatora recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor.


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