Mom's Chicken Cacciatore

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Many food names reflect various occupations or trades. 'Cacciatore' literally means 'hunter' in Italian, and this 'hunter style' dish makes good use of mushrooms (easily available to hunters trekking through forests!), onions tomatoes and herbs. If desired, serve over hot spaghetti noodles.

Submitted by Jana
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Servings:
8
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

670 Calories
38g Fat
29g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 670
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 47g 94%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 601mg 13%

* 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.