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Chicken Cacciatore is delicious comfort food with rich, bold flavor and taste that can be made easily in one pot. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Pure Comfort Food! Cooler weather also puts me in the mood for some good comfort food. Chicken Cacciatore definitely falls in that category. The deep, rich flavors and the fact that it is served over nice wide egg noodles puts it near the top of my list! The wide egg noodles soak up the yummy sauce.
What is Chicken Cacciatore?
Cacciatore means hunter in Italian. This is my twist on a classic Italian recipe. It is traditionally made with chicken (or rabbit), onions, tomatoes, herbs, veggies, and usually red wine or vinegar.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless. Can also use bone-in chicken thighs with the skin on if you prefer. Cook time may vary for bone in chicken. Trim off excess fat if using chicken thighs with skin.
- Chicken Broth. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of red wine for 1/2 cup of chicken broth if you prefer.
- Extra VIrgin Olive Oil
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Garlic. Fresh minced garlic
- Diced Tomatoes, with the juice
- Dried Herbs including rosemary, oregano, Italian seasoning and parsley.
- Salt
How to Make Chicken Cacciatore
- Heat olive oil in large cast iron pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat..
- Brown the chicken in hot oil, about 5 minutes per side.
- Set the chicken aside.
- Add onions and mushrooms to skillet and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine
- Place chicken back in pan.
- Cover pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender. About 45 minutes.
Pair This With:
- Egg Noodles
- Pasta Noodles
- Rice
- Zucchini Noodles
- Polenta
- Mashed Potatoes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add vegetables to chicken cacciatore?
Veggies such as red bell peppers, carrots, celery, yellow bell peppers can also be added in with the mushrooms.
How do I store leftover chicken cacciatore?
Let the chicken cool to room temperature and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Before serving, defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours if necessary, and then reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot.
Can I substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs?
You can but there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
Chicken breasts have less fat than chicken tights so they may dry out more easily if overcooked. You will need to adjust the cooking times if using breasts instead of thighs. The flavor and texture of the dish may vary slightly too.
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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs. skinless, boneless, chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 28 oz. diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tsp rosemary dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp parsley dried
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large cast iron pan. Brown the chicken in hot oil, about 5 minutes per side. Set the chicken aside.
- Add onions and mushrooms into the skillet and stir until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine
- Place chicken back in pan.
- Cover and bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender. About 45 minutes.
- Serve over wide egg noodles
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