Chicken and tortellini cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This classic Italian dish features tender chicken, plump tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce that is packed with flavor. The cacciatore sauce is made with fresh herbs and spices, and it is simmered until it is thick and flavorful. The dish is then finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Try Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken Cacciatore recipe, a rustic poultry-vegetable hunter's stew, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
- In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
- Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.
CACCIATORE CHICKEN BREASTS
JoAnn McCauley of Dubuque, Iowa shares her version of traditional Chicken Cacciatore with this easy recipe. The tasty sauce and chicken can be served over rice or noodles. If you want to lower the sodium, use garlic powder instead of garlic salt.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside., Add the tomatoes, wine, garlic salt, rosemary and pepper to the skillet. Stir in onion mixture and heat through. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, oil, portobello mushroom, large white onion, large red bell pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, diced tomato, red wine, low sodium chicken broth, fresh basil
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Place 4 pieces of the chicken in the skillet and sear until until golden-brown, about 1-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and repeat searing with the remaining chicken pieces. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the empty skillet.
- Add the mushrooms and stir occasionally until most of the moisture has evaporated from the pan, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
- Add the onions and bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the onions and peppers have softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and rosemary and stir until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the tomatoes, red wine, and broth and stir until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the mushrooms and chicken back into the sauce and bring to a low simmer.
- Cover and let cook until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C), about 5-8 minutes.
- Serve topped with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This easy chicken cacciatore recipe makes a good Sunday dinner, since it's so simple to prepare. This recipe is the best because it's loaded with lots of vegetables and is a family favorite. -Barbara Roberts, Courtenay, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Dust chicken with flour. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove chicken to platter. , In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion, celery, pepper and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, herbs, garlic and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
EASY TORTELLINI CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Ready cheese tortellini and marinara sauce make this streamlined version of chicken cacciatore a quick and easy 20-minute dish. More time to enjoy!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook tortellini as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add peppers; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and chicken is done. Stir in sauce; simmer on low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI CACCIATORE
Here's an easy and tasty one dish meal for those busy folks out there... add hot rolls and it's dinner!
Provided by Terri F.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in frying pan over med high heat.
- Add chicken, onion, and peppers, cook and stir until chicken is browned.
- Add water, tomatoes, and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Add tortellini, making sure that tomato mixture covers it completely.
- Cook 15 to 20 minutes until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir frequently during cooking.
CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI CACCIATORE
Provided by nebulized
Time 29m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy skillet and add chicken, onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until chicken begins to brown. Add water, tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Add tortillini, covering the pasta with the tomato sauce. Carefully separate ravioli with large spoon. Cover skillet and cook for 12-15 minutes until sauce is thickened, tortillini is tender, and chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
MY ITALIAN GRANDFATHER'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Favorite recipe handed down to me by my Italian grandfather Alfredo Marchese aka "Pop." Loved when we cooked this together while listening to the opera! Serve with polenta or spaghetti, spooning sauce over all. This was my Italian grandfather's sauce for game (mostly rabbit) but I love it for chicken. Mangia!
Provided by Mary Petnel
Categories Chicken Cacciatore
Time 2h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to blend into the vegetables.
- Add crushed tomatoes, wine, allspice, bay leaf, seasoning sauce, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat all pieces.
- Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Braise until chicken is falling off the bone and the juices run clear, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 376.9 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 88.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 975.3 mg
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Chicken alla cacciatore (meaning "in the hunter's style") is one of the first recipes I made in college. It's an easy, one-pot weeknight meal and a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
Provided by Anita Lo
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- The chicken: Heat a dry skillet on high for 1 minute, then add the oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the pan. Brown chicken, about 2-3 minutes per side, reducing heat to medium after 1 minute. Remove and pour out any dark oil.
- The sauce: To the same skillet, add more oil and sweat the onions, 3-5 minutes (add more olive oil as needed). Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, followed by white wine. Reduce white wine until almost dry, then add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the olives. Cook 10 minutes, occasionally moving the sauce around until it thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Assembly: Spoon the sauce onto a serving platter. Remove the bay leaf and thyme. Add fresh oregano followed by chicken.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized while you make the recipe.
- Use a Pan with a Lid: This will help the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and quickly.
- Sear the Chicken Well: Searing the chicken will help to develop flavor and prevent it from drying out. Be sure to sear the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook the Tortellini Al Dente: Al dente means "to the tooth." This means that the tortellini should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables are a good substitute.
- Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the dish as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
This chicken and tortellini cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The cacciatore sauce is flavorful and versatile, and it can be served over pasta, rice, or potatoes. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit at your next gathering.
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