In the northeast, NYC/NJ we are feeling hints of Fall. I am glad that
the day I chose to cook this was a particularly brutal weather day with
high wind gusts, rain & tornado warnings to boot. This meal is a
cozy, tummy-warming one especially served sided with shell shaped pasta.
"Cacciatore" means hunter in Italian. But really, who hunts chicken? Ha
ha... Despite that, this rustic-like meal is very delicious- you should
make it!
<3
Lishie
<3
Lishie
Chicken Cacciatore
- 2 lbs. Chicken breast, boneless
- S & P
AP Flour (for dredging) - ¼ c olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- ½ c of water, chicken stock or white wine
- 1 28oz can tomatoes w/liquid, crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 8oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red & 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cut each chicken breasts into large pieces (about 3-4 pieces per breast).
Season the chicken pieces w/S&P.
Dredge the pieces in flour, coating them lightly & tapping off the
excess
flour. In a wide 5-quart braising pan, heat the oil. Add the chicken to
brown without crowding. After all chicken is browned on all sides,
remove from skillet, & add the onions to the pan, stirring, 5
minutes. Pour the liquid (wine, water or stock) into the pan deglazing it, stir then bring to a boil, & cook until
reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & oregano, season
lightly with s & p, & bring to a boil. Tuck the chicken into
the sauce, place on a low simmer & cover. Cook,
stirring a few times, 1 hour, simmering. 
