Chicken Cacciatore

Submitted by Valerie in Florida

"I love chicken cacciatore and this is one of my favorites."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large chicken, cut in pieces
• 1 lb chicken thighs or 1 lb chicken breast, bone-in
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 large vidalia onion, cut into pieces
• 1 large green pepper, cut into pieces
• 1 large yellow pepper, but into pieces
• 1 large red pepper, cut into pieces
• 1 lb mushroom, cut in pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper
• pasta

directions

1. Heat large pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and brown in batches without over-crowding the pan until browned on both sides.
3. Remove chicken to a bowl and add remaining olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to pot.
4. Cook 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
5. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the peppers and cook until starting to soften then add the mushrooms and cook an additional 2 minutes.
7. Add the chicken, sauce, tomatoes and juices and stir.
8. Add basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through.

Reviews

[Tender Vittles]

Awesome! This recipe is a keeper. The first time I made this for my DH and kids. They loved it. Makes a huge amount. I made this the next time for a small birthday gathering/dinner because it was a "one pot" meal and enough to go around. Everyone absolutely loved this. My father had 3 bowls! I served biscuits or hot croissants on the side each time. Easy to make and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.