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chicken cacciatore

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This Chicken Cacciatore Recipe is lightly breaded chicken breasts with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and garlic in a simple blend of Italian spices. It is an easy dish to prepare and includes options for both stove top and baking. Both are equally delicious albeit different in both finished product and time.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken cacciatore

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1
    large egg beaten
  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    onion chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper chopped
  • 1
    yellow or red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 can
    (14.5 ounce) fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    dry red wine
  • 1/2 c
    marinara or tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 8 oz
    cremini or white buttons mushrooms quartered

How To Make chicken cacciatore

  • 1
    Combine flour, salt and pepper in large seal-able plastic bag. Dunk the chicken in the beaten egg. Then toss it in the flour and shake to coat.
  • 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in dutch oven or heavy ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Once browned move to plate and set aside.
  • 3
    Add olive oil to same pan over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, parsley and basil. Cook for additional 1 minute; stirring continuously.
  • 4
    Return chicken to pan. Add fire roasted tomatoes, red wine and marinara. Cover pan and place in 325 degree oven for 70 minutes. If cooking on the stove top cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  • 5
    Meanwhile add butter to skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms until golden brown and add to the pot about 10-15 minutes before the dish is scheduled to be done.
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