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Chicken Cacciatore

Savor Chicken Cacciatore: A Cozy Italian Stew Delight

Enjoy a warm Chicken Cacciatore that captures traditional Italian flavors in a comforting chicken stew.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in for richer flavor
  • 4 pieces Chicken Drumsticks Bone-in recommended
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for browning the chicken
  • 1 large Onion Sliced, substitute with shallots if desired
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Fresh preferred
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Fresh is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste No substitutes
  • 28 ounces Canned Crushed Tomatoes Essential for the sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine Dry variety like Pinot Noir
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock/Broth Use low-sodium
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Button or cremini
  • 1 large Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Can substitute with fennel
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Whole, pitted olives
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Dried for optimal taste
  • to taste Salt Adjust as necessary
  • to taste Pepper Adjust as necessary

Equipment

  • large heavy-based pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken thighs and drumsticks generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken skin-side down for about 6 minutes, then flip and brown the other side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add sliced onions, rosemary, and bay leaves. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and mashed anchovies, mashing until fragrant.
  3. Stir in sliced mushrooms and capsicum. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in red wine and reduce by three-quarters. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, skin-side up. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in Kalamata olives and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve Chicken Cacciatore over mashed potatoes or polenta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together, making it a great option for meal prep.

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