Chicken Cacciatore

This Picture Was Taken After All The Ingredients Were In There And Then I Let It Simmer For Several Hours.
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Carol Junkins

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@CarolAJ

Plenty of fresh tomatoes from the garden? Made my own sauce, a bit of work but the taste is worth it.

I like to add cut up potatoes with my cacciatore, I fry them slightly with the chicken pieces.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes

Comments:
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Serves:
4-6
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
1 Hr
Method:
Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 4-5 large
    fresh tomatoes
  • 1 can(s)
    tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    italian spices, oregano, italian seasonings of course i always add more than this
  • 1
    or more cloves of garlic or a few teaspoons of jarred garlic
  • 4-5 medium
    sized chicken breasts, or cut up whole chicken with bone as it enhances the flavor
  • 1/4 c
    good olive oil (may need more for browning)
  • 1/2
    of each ~ green, yellow, and red whole peppers
  • 1 medium
    onion
  • 2 medium
    potatoes ( cut in fairly large strips)
  • 1 c
    fresh peas or canned or frozen, black olives, and about a 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

How to Make Chicken Cacciatore

Step-by-Step

  1. Blanch tomatoes in hot water, peel,core and remove seeds. Run through blender add some...
    Blanch tomatoes in hot water, peel,core and remove seeds. Run through blender add some spices and olive oil to it. I also add a large can of tomatoes and 1 can of tomato paste and garlic .
  2. Pour into large pot, set on simmer ~ add a little sugar and let...
    Pour into large pot, set on simmer ~ add a little sugar and let simmer while you brown your chicken.
  3. Cut chicken into serving size pieces, wash, dry and pour your oil in fry...
    Cut chicken into serving size pieces, wash, dry and pour your oil in fry pan medium heat ~ cut up your onions, peppers. Place your chicken pieces in hot fry pan and brown on all sides. You may need to add more olive oil as the browning goes on, now throw in you peppers and onions and sliced potatoes, brown all.
  4. Add to simmering pot of sauce, check your sauce for acidity, you may need...
    Add to simmering pot of sauce, check your sauce for acidity, you may need to add more sugar, I sprinkle a good amount of Parmesan cheese in the sauce and a chunck of butter.
    Let simmer for at least an hour, check with thermometer for doneness.
    Serve over your choice of pasta, mashed potato, noodles, raviolis etc. Don't forget the salad and Italian bread ~ *_*

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About Chicken Cacciatore

Course/Dish: Chicken
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: Italian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtag: #spices

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