Chicken Cacciatora

Contributed byLenore Mastracci
Chicken Cacciatora: Braised chicken with red and green peppers, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a white bowl.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pound chicken (up to to 3-lb)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 green frying peppers (seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips)
  • 1 red bell pepper (medium, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips)
  • 1 1/2 cup white mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cup plum tomatoes (hand-crushed)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Instructions

Cut chicken into small serving pieces; pat dry. Heat oil in large deep casserole over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook in batches, turning frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add peppers, mushrooms and onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft but not brown. Drain off all excess oil. Add wine and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in broth, then tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve hot.

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