WEEKDAY CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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Chicken cooked "cacciatore" means a dish prepared "hunter-style" with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white wine to make ours northern Italian-style. -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 chicken leg quarters
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
Fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine sauce ingredients; arrange chicken over sauce. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 4-6 hours. If desired, top with fresh oregano and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Shahbaz Ali Sandhu
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Rahat Ullah11
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved them in this dish. They added a lot of flavor.


Ff Mm
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


destinyqueens Jones
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and juicy.


Divine Cosmas
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


safi hakimi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!


SafiUllah Sagheer
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Henry Tizirayi
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This is the best chicken cacciatore recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Namrata Neupane
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I was looking for a new chicken cacciatore recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it!


Vikcy Kumar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


anathemaa
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I made this dish last night and it was a big success! My husband and kids loved it.


Rosetta Turnerhill
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.