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Mom's Chicken Cacciatore
4.5 (584 reviews)
Chicken cacciatore is an Italian rustic stew made with chicken pieces, mushrooms, and bell peppers simmered in a tomato and herb sauce until tender.
Total Time75
Servings8
670
Caloriesper servingNutrition Information
670
Calories
38 g
Fat
29 g
Carbs
47 g
Protein
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- 1Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag; add chicken pieces and shake until coated in flour.
- 2Heat oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium-low heat. Add floured chicken pieces and cook in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces onto a plate; set aside.
- 3Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until onion is softened and slightly browned. Return chicken pieces to the skillet; add tomatoes, wine, and oregano. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 4Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.