Chicken Cacciatore

Back in the 70’s, I came across this recipe in a Hunts cookbook. The original recipe called for water, but substituting a dry, white wine for the water really makes the flavors pop. The rich tomato sauce is beyond flavorful. Serve the sauce over a side of pasta, such as spaghetti. A slice or two of garlic bread would go nicely with this dish,

Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Uncategorized
Servings

6

servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chicken, cut up

  • Flour

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce

  • ½ lb. sliced mushrooms

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¾ cup sliced green pepper

  • 1/3 cup wine

  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley

  • 2 cups sliced onions

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Wash chicken pieces and pat dry with a paper towel
  • Coat chicken pieces with flour.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Brown chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes per side
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the skillet, sauté the onions & green peppers for 3 minutes
  • Add the garlic and saute another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for another 3 minutes.
  • 10. Add the tomato sauce, wine, parsley, oregano, thyme, olives, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • 11. Add the chicken back to the skillet, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes
  • or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • 12. Serve over pasta, such as spaghetti.
  • Note: If your skillet is not ovenproof, transfer all ingredients to a covered casserole dish and bake as instructed.

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