Chicken Cacciatore was a family staple in our house growing up. The smells it sends through the house are right up there with chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. This was my favorite meal growing up and now I share it with my own family. It is best on a crisp fall day or cold winter evening. This recipe is one that has been passed down over the years from generations who didn’t rely on recipes, so go with your senses when cooking! Serve with a good bottle of red wine, a small salad, and a good, crusty loaf of sourdough bread and you’ll have yourself a great meal . . . Buon Appetito!
Chicken:
Use skinless chicken pieces (you can do bone-in or boneless – I find the bone adds more flavor to the sauce – I normally cook six to eight pieces, but you can adjust everything for the size of your crowd! However, make sure you don’t crowd the chicken in the pan as you will want it to brown – if they are too crowded they will just steam).
Fill a freezer size zip lock bag with flour, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chicken and shake – to coat all chicken pieces.
In a large fry pan add 2-3 tbls. olive oil and equal amount butter (if you need more, add more olive oil – not butter)
Once the pan is heated, add chicken to the pan brown on both sides. Combine ingredients for sauce in bowl and stir until combined. Add sauce and simmer (the longer the better – the meat should be so tender it begins to pull away from the bone!). Turn chicken part way through.
After simmering for 1 hour or so, if you feel the sauce is too liquid, add tomato paste. Let simmer (not too high) until the chicken is tender. Serve with lots of sauce on top to soak up with the French bread!
*For children who can’t yet chew, this makes a great dish to puree!
View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.
|
||
Serving Size: 1 Serving (131g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
|
||
Calories: 242 | ||
Calories from Fat: 139 (57%) | ||
|
||
Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
|
||
Total Fat 15.5g | 21 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.4g | 22 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 3.3g | ||
Cholesterol 76.7mg | 24 % | |
Sodium 84.9mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 234.1mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 4.4g | ||
Protein 19.6g | 28 % | |
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. |
Calories per serving: 242
Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from.
There are no reviews yet. Be the first!
What would you serve with this? Link in another recipe.