Best 7 Garden Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

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Garden chicken cacciatore is a flavorful and versatile dish that combines juicy chicken with a vibrant array of fresh vegetables. This classic Italian dish can be easily prepared in one pot, making it a convenient and delicious meal for any occasion. The tender chicken is cooked in a rich tomato sauce made with aromatic herbs and spices, while the addition of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Serve this savory dish over your preferred pasta or rice for a satisfying and comforting meal that is sure to please the whole family.

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GARDEN CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Here's the perfect Italian meal to serve company. While simmering, it frees you up to visit with your guests and always receives rave reviews! I like to serve it with hot cooked pasta, a tossed salad and a dry red wine. Mangia! -Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine green peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, broth, wine, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until chicken is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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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

4 chicken thighs
2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

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.

THE BEST CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This chicken cacciatore is a real stick-to-your ribs dinner. Dark meat chicken is seared and braised in a hearty wine and tomato sauce until tender for a rustic homestyle meal. We love it as-is with maybe just a side salad, but no one would be upset if you served it on a bed of creamy polenta!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
6 chicken drumsticks
6 chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces pancetta, diced
2 small carrots, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
One 28-ounce can whole peeled plum tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook the chicken until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate or baking sheet.
  • Discard the oil. Put the pot over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a small plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the carrots, celery and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is reduced by about two-thirds, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved pancetta. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors come together, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the chicken skin-side up to the sauce, cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • If necessary, skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce with a large spoon or ladle and discard. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with more parsley.

HUNTER STYLE CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Traditional chicken cacciatore is brought to a new level with onions, peppers, mushrooms and red wine. This hunter-style version gives a heartiness and warmth that will satisfy any appetite! This recipe is inspired by the cacciatore that we enjoy from our favorite Italian restaurant. Serve over pasta with freshly-grated Parmesan and a green salad!

Provided by Pam

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup red wine
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
2 onions, cut into chunks
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup olive oil
5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken pieces
1 ½ pounds dry linguine pasta
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over low heat, and cook and stir the garlic until tender but not browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes with their juice, and mash with a potato masher to leave the tomatoes in chunks. Stir in tomato paste, red wine, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper, and mix until the tomato paste is smoothly combined into the sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrot and celery until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir into the sauce. In the same skillet, cook and stir the green peppers and onions until the onions are translucent, 5 to 8 more minutes; mix them to the sauce. Heat 1 more tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the mushrooms until they give up their liquid, about 10 minutes; stir the mushrooms into the sauce. Allow sauce to simmer while you cook the chicken.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip chicken pieces in egg, then dredge in flour. Tap off any excess flour, and brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Set the chicken pieces aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spoon about 1 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Place the chicken pieces into the Dutch oven, and pour remaining sauce and vegetables over the chicken; cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, about 1 hour. If sauce begins to boil harder than a simmer, reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • About 15 minutes before serving time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the linguine pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook, stirring often, until the linguine is tender but still slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the pasta well.
  • Turn the linguine out onto a large platter, and top with the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 114.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 597.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

HOMEMADE CHICKEN CACCIATORE, SICILIAN-STYLE



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This recipe was shown to me by my Sicilian employer years ago in Lynchburg, VA. It is made from scratch with tomatoes, onions, peppers, wine, and seasonings. Do not cook chicken before adding to this recipe; it must all blend together to get this particular flavor. Leaving the skin on the chicken helps the flavors to blend together while cooking. You can remove the skin after cooking.

Provided by Kim Shepheard

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
1 cup Burgundy wine
1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the melted butter until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic salt; cook and stir until the mixture just begins to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low; add the chicken and cook until the meat is tender enough to fall off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the bones and skin from the chicken, returning the meat to the pot.
  • Heat 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid from the tomatoes in the microwave until just warmed. Stir the flour into the tomato liquid until thick. Add to the stockpot and stir continually until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken mixture rests, bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Stir the spaghetti into the water and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta is slightly tender but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Ladle the chicken mixture over the drained spaghetti to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.8 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 175.3 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 54.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 932.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

PRESSURE-COOKER GARDEN CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an 6- or 8-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine green peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, broth, wine, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. Remove chicken to a serving patter; keep warm., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

INA GARTEN'S BEST CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE



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If you're looking for the perfect chicken cacciatore recipe, you've come to the right place. Ina Garten's chicken cacciatore recipe is among the best, and it is no wonder as she is such a highly-rated chef. Here is how to make chicken cacciatore step by step, as well as some information about storing and reheating it.

Provided by Emily Hill

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Extra virgin olive oil
1 chicken (about 5 Ib), cut into 8 to 10 pieces
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
2 large onions, sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Ib cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 cups white vinegar
2 (28-ounce) cans of Italian plum tomatoes
1 bunch of thyme
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a deep pot and heat it over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, and brown it in the hot oil and in batches if necessary.
  • As soon as all the chicken is browned, remove it to a plate and discard most of the fat.
  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the bottom of the pot if necessary.
  • Saute the onions and crushed red pepper over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes; season it with salt.
  • Stir in the garlic, and cook it for about a minute.
  • Stir in the peppers and let them cook for a few minutes until they're soft.
  • Stir in the mushrooms and season with salt to taste.
  • Add the white vinegar and simmer it until it has reduced by half.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and add the tomatoes.
  • Place the thyme bundles and bay leaves in the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer.
  • Partially cover the pot and simmer it for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Throughout the cooking process, check the level of the sauce periodically and replenish it with water as needed; the liquid should be about the same level as the chicken.
  • Prepare a pretty serving platter and place the chicken on it after it has been removed from the pot.
  • Check the seasoning of the sauce and adjust if necessary.
  • If the sauce seems excessively greasy, you can skim the fat off.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 cal

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your cacciatore more flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pan, they won't cook evenly. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables well. This will help to bring out their flavor. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Simmer the cacciatore for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and tenderize the chicken.
  • Serve the cacciatore over pasta or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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