How to Make Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cacciatore, also known as Hunter's Chicken, is a classic Italian dish that is beloved for its rich and hearty flavors. This dish is traditionally made with chicken braised in a fragrant tomato sauce, and often includes a variety of vegetables and herbs. It's a perfect one-pot meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings for comforting and flavorful food.

In this recipe, we'll be making Chef John's version of Chicken Cacciatore, which has been perfected over years of cooking and ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl to capture the juices.
  • Stir in onions and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, oregano, tomato sauce, and water.
  • Place chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated in the bowl on top of the cooked vegetables. Add more salt and pepper. Place pepper slices on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    513 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 149mg
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 89mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 783mg