A classic Italian dish of tender chicken and vegetables in a hearty sauce, you can make it on the stove or in the oven. Comfort food at its best!
Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients
Main:
Method
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Season Chicken with salt and pepper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and brown the chicken. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Add more oil to the pan and saute the onion about 3 to 4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the peppers, carrots, mushrooms and herbs. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
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Pour in the wine and cook until reduced, about 2 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer the sauce to a baking dish and place the chicken pieces in between, basting the tops with the sauce.
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Cover with foil and bake in oven 190C/375F for 50 minutes. Uncover, baste the chicken with the sauce and add the olives.
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Cook for a further 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced.
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Garnish with parsley and serve on a bed of mashed potatoes or spaghetti.
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Enjoy!
Note
- Stovetop - Simmer covered stirring occasionally for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add the olives, and simmer for a further 10 minutes.