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

If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful Italian dish to add to your recipe collection, look no further than Mom's Chicken Cacciatore. This classic and hearty dish is packed with tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce that is sure to satisfy your cravings for a home-cooked meal.

Chicken cacciatore, which translates to "hunter's chicken" in Italian, is a traditional dish that dates back to the Renaissance period. It was originally made with wild game, but has si...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake the chicken pieces in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet (one that has a cover/lid). Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.
  • Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until the onion is slightly browned. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the tomatoes, oregano and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat.
  • Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    670 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 423mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 601mg