Savory Chicken Cacciatore Delight
Indulge in this flavorful Chicken Cacciatore Delight inspired by Keith Young's award-winning recipe. This hearty Italian dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. Featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of vibrant bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, it's a comforting meal that sings with Mediterranean charm. The dish is enhanced with a splash of dry white wine and enriched with crushed tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that seeps into the chicken. Served over a bed of fettuccine or your favorite pasta, this recipe is best enjoyed the next day, as the flavors deepen and meld beautifully. Ideal for freezing, it's a fantastic meal prep option that your whole family will love.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
to coat chicken (season with salt and pepper)
Whole chickens
2 (cut into 8 pieces with breasts cut into thirds)
Olive oil
3/4 cup (for frying)
Garlic cloves
6 (peeled and halved)
White mushrooms
10-12 ounces (sliced)
Large onion
1 (peeled and sliced)
Green bell peppers
2 (cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips)
Red bell peppers
2 (cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips)
Dry white wine
1 cup (for deglazing)
Chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can (for the sauce)
Whole tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can (with juice, crushed)
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (optional for heat)
Kosher salt
to taste (for seasoning)
Dried oregano
1 teaspoon (for seasoning)
Tomato paste
2-3 tablespoons (to enrich the sauce)
Fresh basil
6 leaves (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Chicken Cacciatore Delight?
It is a flavorful Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered with bell peppers, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs in a tomato-based sauce.
Who inspired this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by Keith Young's award-winning chicken cacciatore recipe.
How many chickens are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for two whole chickens cut into pieces.
What is the chicken coated with before cooking?
The chicken pieces are coated in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
How should the chicken breasts be prepared?
The chicken breasts should be cut into thirds as part of the preparation.
What type of oil is used for frying?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of olive oil for frying the ingredients.
How many garlic cloves are required?
You will need 6 garlic cloves, which should be peeled and halved.
What kind of mushrooms are used?
The recipe calls for 10-12 ounces of sliced white mushrooms.
What types of bell peppers are included?
The dish uses two green bell peppers and two red bell peppers.
How should the bell peppers be sliced?
The peppers should be cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips.
What type of wine is used for deglazing?
One cup of dry white wine is used to deglaze the pan and enhance the sauce.
How much chicken broth is used?
The recipe requires one 15 1/2 ounce can of chicken broth.
What type of tomatoes are used for the sauce?
One 28 ounce can of whole tomatoes with juice, crushed, is used for the sauce.
Can I make this dish spicy?
Yes, you can optionally add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
What salt is recommended for seasoning?
Kosher salt is used to season the dish to taste.
Which dried herb provides aromatic flavor?
One teaspoon of dried oregano is used for seasoning.
Why is tomato paste added to the recipe?
Two to three tablespoons of tomato paste are used to enrich and thicken the sauce.
What is used for the final garnish?
The dish is garnished with six chopped fresh basil leaves.
What should I serve with Chicken Cacciatore?
It is best served over a bed of fettuccine or your favorite type of pasta.
Is this dish better the next day?
Yes, the flavors deepen and meld beautifully when enjoyed the following day.
Can this recipe be frozen?
Yes, this dish is ideal for freezing and is a great meal prep option.
Is this a good meal for large groups?
Yes, it is described as a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings.
What cuisine does this recipe belong to?
This is a classic Italian-inspired dish.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 16 ingredients listed in the recipe.
How should the onion be prepared?
One large onion should be peeled and sliced.
Does the recipe use fresh or dried oregano?
The recipe specifies using 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
What is the purpose of the seasoned flour?
The seasoned flour is used to coat the chicken before browning to help develop flavor and texture.
Is the garlic minced or sliced?
The 6 garlic cloves are peeled and halved.
What makes this a 'comfort food'?
The combination of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious sauce served over pasta makes it a hearty, comforting meal.
Is the chicken cooked with the skin on or off?
The recipe uses whole chickens cut into pieces, typically cooked with skin on for traditional flavor.