Best 5 Teresas Hearty Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

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Are you craving a home-cooked meal that combines succulent chicken, savory sauce, and rustic charm? Look no further than Teresa's Hearty Chicken Cacciatore! This classic Italian dish tantalizes taste buds with its tender chicken nestled in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, enhanced by a medley of aromatic herbs and vegetables. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast seeking to recreate a traditional recipe or a novice cook searching for an approachable yet impressive dish, Teresa's Hearty Chicken Cacciatore promises a delightful culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



Hearty Chicken Cacciatore image

This hearty poultry dish is loaded with flavor and color. The chicken is fall-off-the-bones tender in just 8 minutes, which makes it a top pick for busy families. -Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) , cut up
1/4 cup canola oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl or dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown the chicken , in batches. Return all chicken to cooker; add green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes and water. Press cancel., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. (A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.) , Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken to a platter. If desired, skim fat from cooking juices. Add tomato paste and mushrooms to the pan juices. Select saute and adjust for low heat; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in hot pepper sauce and chicken.In a bowl or dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HEART HEALTHY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This recipe is one that my mom adapted to make heart heathy for my dad who had had a heart attack. She is an excellent cook and was able to adjust almost all of her recipes to make them heart healthy. We all ate healthier after that! Very simple to make and guests never suspect it is actually good for them which is an added bonus. Enjoy! **Note** another person posted this photo and it does not look anything like my original recipe. Please remove your photo, sorry!

Provided by designerchef in Chi

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon light extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
4 celery ribs, sliced thin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 lb spaghetti

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except for the chicken and the pasta in a large stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook until tender.
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti with optional parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 599.3, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 55.5

AUNT TERESA'S CHICKEN



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A hearty and aromatic dish, from Aunt Teresa's kitchen to yours! Great if served with rice.

Provided by Pam Wright

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 chicken thighs
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
1 large onion, sliced
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, layer in the following order: onion, bell pepper, carrots and chicken. Pour soup over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 157.9 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 2164.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH HARISSA, BACON, AND ROSEMARY



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Provided by Lorraine Pascale

Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Low Cholesterol     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Vegetable oil
4 strips of bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch of green onions
5 ounces cremini or black poplar mushrooms
2 garlic cloves
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 (14-ounce cans) of chopped tomatoes
A good glug (about 1/2 cup) of Madeira (or red or white wine or chicken stock)
1 tablespoon harissa paste (you can get it from most supermarkets) or 3 tablespoons tomato purée
Pinch of dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
11 ounces of your favorite pasta (I love to use penne or rigatoni)
1-2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Pat of butter (optional)
Small handful of fresh basil or parsley leaves (optional)
Special equipment:
Large sauté pan, scissors, kettle, large saucepan with lid, colander

Steps:

  • Put a drizzle of oil into a large sauté pan on a high heat. Use scissors to snip the bacon into bite-size pieces. Add them to the pan once hot and fry for a couple of minutes, stirring every so often, until they are browned.
  • While the bacon cooks, season the chicken pieces well with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the fat behind, and set aside to drain on paper towels. Put the chicken in, top side down, reduce the heat to medium and leave to cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim and finely slice the green onions (both the green and the white bits) and mushrooms and peel and finely chop the garlic. Run your fingers down the length of the rosemary stalks to release their leaves and finely chop them too. Set everything aside.
  • The chicken pieces should now be golden brown underneath, so flip them over and leave to cook on the other side for about 3 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is golden brown, turn down the heat to low and add the prepared mushrooms, garlic and rosemary, along with the tomatoes, Madeira (or red or white wine or stock), harissa paste or tomato purée and oregano, and crumble in the bay leaf.
  • Give it a good stir and then leave to bubble away for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time so that it does not stick to the bottom.
  • When the chicken dish is about halfway through cooking, add the reserved cooked bacon and green onions, then put the kettle on. Use the boiled water to cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package's instructions. Once it is cooked, drain the pasta and then return it to the pan with the lid on to keep warm if necessary.
  • Check to see if the chicken is cooked-if the juices run clear, it is ready. Taste the sauce, adding a little sugar and/or a pat of butter if the sauce is still a bit acidic from the tomatoes. Add a drizzle of water if the sauce is too thick and let it bubble away for a bit longer if too thin.
  • Divide the pasta among four plates, top with a piece of chicken breast or two thighs, spoon some sauce over and scatter with some ripped-up basil or parsley leaves, if using.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken thighs, olive oil, mushroom, medium onion, red bell pepper, tomato paste, garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flake, dried rosemary, red wine, canned diced tomato, chicken stock, fresh parsley, salt, pepper

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ lb chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz mushroom, sliced
½ medium onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ cup red wine
14 oz canned diced tomato
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup fresh parsley
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Liberally season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • In a 4-quart jumbo cooker, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes a side, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet before adding the mushrooms. Lightly season with salt and pepper, and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Once browned, remove mushrooms to the same dish with the reserved chicken thighs.
  • Add the final tablespoon of olive oil followed by the sliced onion and pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat until they begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Create a well in the middle of the onion-pepper mixture and add the tomato paste. Cook out the tomato paste for about 1 minute before mixing it together with the onions and peppers.
  • Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and rosemary. Mix them into the onion and peppers before adding the red wine. Use the moisture from the red wine to scrape off any stuck-on bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Let wine reduce by half before adding the diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Return to a simmer.
  • Place chicken and mushrooms on top of the simmering sauce, being sure to also add any accumulated juices that may have collected. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Cook while covered for 12 minutes or until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
  • Serve chicken and sauce with a side of pasta or bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to ensure that the chicken and vegetables have plenty of room to cook.
  • Brown the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the vegetables to the skillet along with the chicken so that they can cook together and absorb the flavors of the chicken and sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your cacciatore to add flavor and color. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini. You can also add other vegetables that you enjoy.
  • Simmer the chicken and vegetables in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve cacciatore over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve it with a side of bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different vegetables or spices. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken cacciatore a try.

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