Homemade Chicken Cacciatore, Sicilian-Style

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This homemade chicken cacciatore, Sicilian-style recipe was shown to me by my Sicilian employer years ago in Lynchburg, VA. It is made from scratch with tomatoes, onions, peppers, wine, and seasonings. Do not cook chicken before adding to this recipe; it must all blend together to get this particular flavor. Leaving the skin on the chicken helps the flavors to blend together while cooking. You can remove the skin after cooking.

Submitted by Kim Shepheard
Updated on October 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced thin

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved

  • 1 cup Burgundy wine

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic salt; cook and stir until mixture just begins to boil.

  2. Reduce heat to medium low; add chicken and cook until meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove bones and skin from chicken; return meat to the pot.

  3. Place 3/4 cup reserved canned tomato liquid in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just warmed. Stir in flour until thick; stir into the pot, stirring continuously, until begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken cacciatore over spaghetti.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

875 Calories
38g Fat
68g Carbs
54g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 875
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 48%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 933mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 54g 108%
Vitamin C 38mg 43%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 9mg 48%
Potassium 918mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.