Pollo Alla Cacciatora

Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian and refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, onions, herbs, often bell pepper, and sometimes wine. This dish is considered to be one of the Continental European Classics.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2  cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini, white button or portobello)
• 3  medium garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 1 (3 lb)  chicken, cut up
• 3⁄4 cup  dry wine (red or white)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Brown chicken on all sides in hot oil, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and drain off excess grease, leaving a tablespoon or two.
2. Add chopped onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and minced garlic to hot skillet; sauté until onion is tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes, wine, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
4. Add chicken back to sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaf.
5. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta.