Best 10 Prosciutto Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Cut chicken into serving-size pieces. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, prosciutto, pimientos, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with a slotted spoon over linguine; sprinkle with cheese.

MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then toss them in a bowl with the flour to lightly coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thighs and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the thighs to a plate.
• Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until the peppers are just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, then cook, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by about half. Add the oregano and rosemary. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a simmer. Add the olives and capers. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling in the sauce. Reduce the heat to keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the garlic and sage on the chicken cutlets; season with salt and pepper. Wrap 2 or 3 slices prosciutto around each cutlet.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until the prosciutto is golden brown and slightly crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Meanwhile, whisk half of the lemon juice, the mustard, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the lettuce and tomatoes; toss to coat.
• Add the chicken broth and the remaining lemon juice to the skillet; cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the butter melts and the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the chicken with the salad. Drizzle with the pan sauce.

ITALIAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 1/3 cup flour in shallow bowl; dredge chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
• In deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until crispy. Using slotted spoon and leaving as much of the fat as possible in skillet, transfer prosciutto to plate, and set aside.
• Add chicken breasts to hot skillet; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to plate.
• Add additional 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook about 4 minutes or until they begin to brown. Add onion; cook about 6 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; continue to cook another minute.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over vegetables; cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Add wine; cook and stir until almost evaporated. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; return chicken breasts to skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and sauce is thickened. Top each serving with crispy prosciutto. Serve over cooked pasta, if desired.

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl to capture the juices.
• Stir in onions and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, tomato sauce, and water.
• Place chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated in the bowl on top of the cooked vegetables. Add more salt and pepper. Place pepper slices on top of the chicken.
• Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degree Celsius.
• Spread 2 teaspoons mustard over each chicken breast.
• Wrap 2 slices prosciutto around each breast and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
• Place chicken into a small baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve with mixed vegetables.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Set the oven at 400 degrees.
• In a large ovenproof dish, arrange the thighs in one layer, skinned side down.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast the chicken for 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil.
• Cook the garlic, carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms and roasted peppers over medium heat, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
• Add the stock, port, balsamic vinegar, crushed tomatoes, and bay leaf.
• Pour this over the chicken thighs, cover with foil, and return the dish to the oven.
• Cook the cacciatore for 1 1/2 hours.
• Toss the pasta and cacciatore and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Saute chicken in bacon grease, with salt and pepper, until browned. Discard bacon and set chicken aside.
• To the pan add butter and melt; saute onion, garlic and mushrooms until onions are transparent. Stir in 1 cup wine, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until hot and bubbly; add chicken and carrots.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook 30 minutes, until chicken is well cooked and carrots are tender crisp.
• Blend together 1 tablespoon wine and cornstarch. Stir into chicken and mix well to thicken.

LIGHTER CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Tip in the prosciutto and fry for about 2 mins until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, letting any fat drain back into the pan, and set aside. Put the onion, garlic and herbs in the pan and fry for 3-4 mins.
• Spread the onion out in the pan, then lay the chicken breasts on top. Season with pepper and fry for 5 mins over a medium heat, turning the chicken once, until starting to brown on both sides and the onion is caramelising on the bottom of the pan. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate. Raise the heat, give it a quick stir and, when sizzling, pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 mins to reduce slightly.
• Lower the heat to medium, return the prosciutto to the pan, then stir in the tomatoes (breaking them up with your spoon), tomato purée and mushrooms. Spoon 4 tbsp of water into the empty tomato can, swirl it around, then pour it into the pan. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins or until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly, then return the chicken to the pan and cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. Season and scatter over the parsley to serve.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk water and cornmeal; microwave, covered, on high for 6 minutes. Stir; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes longer or until polenta is thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and salt., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add onion to the same pan; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return chicken to pan; stir in tomatoes and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with polenta. Freeze option: Do not prepare polenta until later. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Prepare polenta as directed. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, reheat chicken, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve with polenta.