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Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken Breasts (Bone In thighs or breasts) You can also boneless breast and it will cook faster.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 1 Shallot Chopped fine
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Diced
  • 8 oz. White Mushrooms slice
  • 1 15 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes I prefer "No Salt Added" but your choice
  • 1/2 Cup Good White Wine I usually use Chardonnay
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth I prefer "No Salt Added" but your choice
  • 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tsp. Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 Parmesan Rind Optional: About a square inch worth if you have it, if you don't have don't worry
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste
  • 1 lb. Pasta of your choice Gluten Free is an option here and works great.

Method
 

  1. Heat a deep, heavy pot over medium heat until very hot. Add olive oil and chicken. Brown for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken releases from the bottom of the pan. If it is still stuck, give it a few more minutes. Just leave it, do not mess with it. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and put aside. Now add the onions, shallots, and peppers to the pot. Sauté until onions are translucent. Now add the mushrooms and garlic and cook a few minutes more.
  3. Add the wine, broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, Parmesan rind, red pepper flakes, Basil and Oregano,
  4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the pot, cover and simmer for at least an hour. Some will say quicker, but I think the extra time makes all the difference. Add more wine or chicken broth if needed.
  5. Serve over Pasta (Regular or Gluten Free) Rice would also work here.

Notes

Optional Ingredients: 
  • Olives - Green or Black
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Fresh Basil
Serve with Crusty Bread
Allergens: Dairy