Chicken Cacciatora
A great chicken dinner that benefits from whichever Italian spices you choose to add.
Ingredients
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut up
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper to pan and sauté until onions and pepper are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
- Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 30 minutes, until chicken is tender.
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One Response to “Chicken Cacciatora”
added 1 tsp of basil and 1 tsp red pepper flakes for a bit more flavor, and 6 oz of tomato paste to thicken things up.
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