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Chicken Cacciatore

Savory Chicken Cacciatore: A Cozy Italian Stew Delight

Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty Italian stew that combines tender chicken with a vibrant sauce of tomatoes and olives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken drumsticks
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cooking salt/Kosher salt adjust based on chicken stock's saltiness
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning chicken
  • 1 medium onion finely sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or dried
  • 2 leaves bay leaves fresh preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 fillets anchovy fillets optional
  • 8 ounces mushrooms white/button variety
  • 1 medium red capsicum or fennel
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine such as Pinot Noir
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock/broth low sodium
  • 1 can canned crushed tomato
  • 0.5 cups Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For Serving
  • 4 servings mashed potato or polenta
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • large deep skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chicken Cacciatore
  1. Begin by seasoning the bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the seasoned chicken in the pan, skin-side down, and sear for about 6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add onion, rosemary, bay leaves, and oregano. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are soft.
  4. Add mushrooms and red capsicum, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in red wine and bring to a gentle boil. Let it reduce by 75% for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Nestle the seared chicken back into the sauce, cover, and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in Kalamata olives and continue to simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  9. Serve the Chicken Cacciatore over mashed potatoes or polenta, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chicken Cacciatore is even more delicious as leftovers; the flavors intensify after a day in the fridge.

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