Mom's Chicken Cacciatore
Description
Chicken cacciatore is an Italian rustic stew made with chicken pieces, mushrooms, and bell peppers simmered in a tomato and herb sauce until tender.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup white wine
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered
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salt and pepper to taste
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fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag; add chicken pieces and shake until coated in flour.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium-low heat. Add floured chicken pieces and cook in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken pieces onto a plate; set aside.
5
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until onion is softened and slightly browned.
6
Return chicken pieces to the skillet; add tomatoes, wine, and oregano. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes more.
8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!