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Italian Chicken Cacciatore

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Italian Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic, hearty, and flavorful ‘hunter-style’ dish made with braised chicken, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and optional vegetables. It’s a comforting Italian classic perfect for family meals and pairs beautifully with pasta or bread.

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed or whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • Optional: 1/4 cup black olives or capers
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté onion and bell peppers for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  5. Add garlic and optional mushrooms; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  6. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Stir in tomatoes, herbs, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  8. Return chicken to the pan, nestling into the sauce.
  9. Cover and simmer on low for 40–45 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  10. If using olives or capers, stir them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  11. Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Substitute chicken broth for wine if preferred.Use boneless chicken for faster cooking.Let the sauce simmer uncovered to thicken.Make a white version with broth and lemon instead of tomatoes.Pairs well with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.

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