VEGGIE-FILLED CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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This is a bunch of recipes I found on the internet meshed together - plus, I added a few of my own ideas! It as not as much work as it looks like - most of the 'cook time' is in the oven. Follow the recipe, and the chicken will 'fall off the bone'. Delicious!

Provided by Grace32

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 chicken legs, bone in (can remove skin if desired)
4 chicken thighs, bone in (can remove skin if desired)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 large zucchini, diced
5 -6 cloves garlic, crushed
fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 -3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Italian spices
1 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix salt, pepper& flour together.
  • Wash chicken (taking off excess skin& roll in flour mixture).
  • Put a little onion& a bit of the garlic& a few whole basil leaves in 3/4 the oil, then brown chicken on all sides in the oil.
  • Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels (May need to add more oil as you go along).
  • Remove gristle from pan, leaving the oil; add the onion& half the garlic and stir until onion is just wilted, then add, zucchini& mushrooms- cook, stirring for a moment (not long, it will also be cooking in the oven).
  • Place the browned chicken pieces into a large oven-proof casserole& pour the onion-veggie mixture over the chicken.
  • In the same frying pan, add the rest (1/4 cup) of the oil& add the other half of the garlic, then add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian spices, and wine.
  • Simmer a few minutes.
  • Pour over the chicken, cover and bake in a 350 degree oven about 45 minutes or until the chicken is done; then, uncover the chicken, top with chopped basil& parmesan and bake an additional 15-20 minutes to allow cheese to melt& sauce to thicken.
  • Serve with white rice with a little of the sauce on top.
  • Note: To reduce fat& calories, you can remove the skin from the chicken& omit the olive oil from the sauce.
  • I prefer to remove the skin while eating- the basil& chesse form a kind of crust so you can still have that without the skin.
  • Cooking with the skin on keeps the chicken moist.

Nima Aarati
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Kucher Surjo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly tender. I highly recommend this dish.


Mohsin Raj
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili next time.


Mr Abid Hasan
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This was my first time making chicken cacciatore and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vaskar Kc
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anthony Walker
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is very flavorful and the vegetables add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bagaga Abubakari
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Thomas Burroughs
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik Akma
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Siyabonga Mphuthi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Arizaga
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dukha Kumar
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This was my first time making chicken cacciatore and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Indra Subedi
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over pasta, but it would also be great with rice or potatoes.


Michael Kakudboz
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly tender. I highly recommend this dish.


Christiana Ifeanyi
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Almaas Ahmad
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and everyone loved it.


Aisha Tarrus
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This veggie-filled chicken cacciatore is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which