Mom's Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore is an Italian rustic stew made with chicken pieces, mushrooms, and bell peppers simmered in a tomato and herb sauce until tender.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 670 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered
• fresh basil leaves for garnish
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag; add chicken pieces and shake until coated in flour.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium-low heat. Add floured chicken pieces and cook in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces onto a plate; set aside.

Step 3

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until onion is softened and slightly browned. Return chicken pieces to the skillet; add tomatoes, wine, and oregano. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.