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Chicken Cacciatore

Savor the Comfort of Homemade Chicken Cacciatore

Experience the rich flavors of Chicken Cacciatore, a comforting Italian chicken stew perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 4 thighs bone-in chicken for juiciness
  • 4 drumsticks bone-in chicken for juiciness
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning
  • 1 whole Onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 Bay Leaves provides depth of flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 fillets Anchovies optional, boosts umami
  • 250 g Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 Red Capsicum sliced; fennel can be used
  • 1/3 cup Tomato Paste thickens the sauce
  • 3/4 cup Red Wine such as Pinot Noir
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock/Broth low sodium
  • 400 g Canned Crushed Tomato provides acidity
  • 16 Kalamata Olives whole, pitted
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano complements the sauce
For Serving
  • as needed Mashed Potato or Polenta for a comforting base
  • as desired Parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.
  2. Brown the chicken in a pan with olive oil, skin-side down for about 6 minutes.
  3. Sauté onion, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, and dried oregano for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and mashing anchovies, continuing to sauté for about 2 minutes.
  5. Introduce sliced mushrooms and red capsicum, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
  7. Pour in red wine, deglazing the pan and simmering for about 5 minutes before adding the stock and tomatoes.
  8. Nestle the browned chicken back into the sauce and simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
  9. Stir in Kalamata olives and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Serve the chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes or polenta and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose bone-in chicken for extra juiciness and use low-sodium stock for balanced flavors.

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