Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is a rich, hearty chicken stew that's loaded with fresh onions and peppers. As sophisticated as this recipe looks, it's not difficult to make. Serve with some crusty bread and a green salad for a table of happy, satisfied diners!
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour / 0 mins
Ingredients
One 3 to 3 1/2 pound cut-up whole chicken
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 yellow onions, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 yellow onions, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Directions
Coat chicken with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes or until brown on all sides; drain.
Add bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Add bell pepper, onions and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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