What is Chicken Cacciatore?
Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian dish made of bone-in chicken portions that have been browned then braised, along with sauteed vegetables, in crushed tomatoes, wine and herbs. Cacciatore is pronounced kah-chuh-taw-ree.
What to Serve with It
It is the coziest dish and it’s perfect paired with pasta, rustic bread, polenta, or mashed potatoes. It’s basically a meal in one so you really don’t need a whole lot more with it. This makes for the perfect homestyle dinner to sit down to after a hectic day or long week. Such delicious Italian comfort food that’s well worth the process!
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 – 3 lbs) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 1/4-inch thick) 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped ( 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced (nearly 2 Tbsp) 1 cup dry white wine 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, well crushed by hand 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 3/4 tsp dried) 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tbsp fresh) 1 parmesan rind 1/2 cup sliced black olives, halved (optional)
What Type of Wine to Use and None Alcoholic Substitute
For this recipe you can use a bright and crisp dry white wine such Sauvignon Blanc. Or you can use a light or medium-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir or Chianti. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can use more low-sodium chicken broth and include 1 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar.
How to Make Chicken Cacciatore
How to Make Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker
Cacciatore is a great dish to make in the slow cooker. To do so:
More Delicious Italian Style Chicken Dishes to Try
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