Chef John'S Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters; 1 large onion, sliced; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 sprigs rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 red bell peppers, sliced; 2 green bell peppers, sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters
1 large onion, sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, sliced
3 sprigs rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced

1
["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).", "Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl to capture the juices.
2
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3
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4
Watch Now", "Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes.
5
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192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters, 1 large onion, sliced, 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Chicken Cacciatore falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef John'S Chicken Cacciatore

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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