Hunter Style Chicken Cacciatore

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Traditional chicken cacciatore is brought to a new level with onions, peppers, mushrooms and red wine. This hunter-style version gives a heartiness and warmth that will satisfy any appetite! This recipe is inspired by the cacciatore that we enjoy from our favorite Italian restaurant. Serve over pasta with freshly-grated Parmesan and a green salad!

Submitted by Pam
Updated on July 18, 2022
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ¾ cup red wine

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks

  • 2 onions, cut into chunks

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken pieces

  • 1 ½ pounds dry linguine pasta

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over low heat, and cook and stir the garlic until tender but not browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes with their juice, and mash with a potato masher to leave the tomatoes in chunks. Stir in tomato paste, red wine, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper, and mix until the tomato paste is smoothly combined into the sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, while you prepare the vegetables.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrot and celery until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir into the sauce. In the same skillet, cook and stir the green peppers and onions until the onions are translucent, 5 to 8 more minutes; mix them to the sauce. Heat 1 more tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the mushrooms until they give up their liquid, about 10 minutes; stir the mushrooms into the sauce. Allow sauce to simmer while you cook the chicken.

  3. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip chicken pieces in egg, then dredge in flour. Tap off any excess flour, and brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Set the chicken pieces aside.

  4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  5. Spoon about 1 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Place the chicken pieces into the Dutch oven, and pour remaining sauce and vegetables over the chicken; cover.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, about 1 hour. If sauce begins to boil harder than a simmer, reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  7. About 15 minutes before serving time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the linguine pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook, stirring often, until the linguine is tender but still slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the pasta well.

  8. Turn the linguine out onto a large platter, and top with the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the flour, eggs, and oil. The actual amount of these ingredients consumed will vary.

62 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

655 Calories
21g Fat
73g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 655
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 598mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 39mg 44%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 936mg 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.