Hearty Chicken Cacciatore

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"A hearty main course from Southern Living magazine--great over pasta with a Caesar salad."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 lbs chicken pieces
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine, cooked

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove chicken, and set aside.
3. Add onion to the skillet and saute 5 minutes over medium heat, or until transparent.
4. Add minced garlic, saute 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
6. Add bell pepper, oregano, basil, and remaining salt and pepper.
7. Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
8. Add mushrooms and wine; cook, uncovered, 40 minutes.
9. Serve with hot cooked linguine.

Reviews

[Barb G.]

VERY VERY GOOD, The best Chicken Cacciatore that I have ever made. I served it with Rice, as we had, had pasta several times lately, It was very good with rice. Thank you Sharlene for sharing the recipe.

 

[~*Miss Diggy*~]

This is a fabulous (and very hearty) sauce. I used it on angel hair pasta, cuz I didnt have any linguini. In step 7 I actually only cooked it for about 20 minutes, and then the other I did for the full 40. I only used 1/2 cup red wine, and it was delish! THanks so much!!

 

[dannycr]

Very good recipe. I added 1 tsp of crushed red pepper to the recipe since I like my food spicy. Mmm mmm delicious

 

[Karin Caster]

The best Cacciatore recipe I've found! A hit with everyone! I left out the broth and did not cook quite as long as recipe calls for - turned out great.

 

[Maryland Jim]

Great recipe! Made as directed with a little crushed red pepper. I could eat the sauce by itself. Will definitely make this again, and again.