mom's chicken cacciatore
This was my dad's favorite. Real Italian cooking at it's best. It always amazes me how the simplest recipes are the best.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
---
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 15 (approx - chicken pieces - white and dark meat - i use thights and breasts (i cut the breasts in half before frying)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can crushed italian tomatoes (i use tutta rosa in the green can)
- 2 cans del monte tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 package fresh mushrooms, sliced
- - salt, pepper, parsley flakes, basil flakes
How To Make mom's chicken cacciatore
-
Step 1Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
-
Step 2In large pot, head olive oil and fry chicken pieces - 4 pieces at a time - 3 minutes each side until golden brown.
-
Step 3When all the chicken is fried, remove oil from pot and add garlic and mushrooms - stir to get all the goodness from the bottom on the pot.
-
Step 4Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and wine to the pot.
-
Step 5Season with salt, pepper, parsley and basil. (I don't measure my seasoning - but I would guess approx 1-2 Tbsp parsley and 1 tbsp basil - salt and pepper to taste)
-
Step 6Return chicken to pot with tomato sauce and cover. Cook on low heat for approximately 1 hour. Shake the pot every once in a while to stir chicken. (If the sauce is too thin, move the cover slightly off pot so that steam can escape.)
-
Step 7Remove any chicken skin and place chicken in casserole dish and ladle sauce over the chicken. Serve with your favorite pasta. I usually use Angel Hair. You'll have enough sauce for the pasta too.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes