Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up (or use white meat); 1/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. flour; 2 c. sliced onion rings; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, drained; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 can (3 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1 lb. cooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up (or use white meat)
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. flour
2 c. sliced onion rings
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (3 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1 lb. cooked spaghetti

1
Wash chicken and pat dry.
2
Melt shortening in large skillet. Coat chicken with flour.
3
Cook chicken in shortening over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
4
Remove chicken and set aside.
5
Add onions, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
6
Stir in remaining ingredients.
7
Add chicken to sauce.
8
Cover tightly and simmer 40 minutes, or until thickest pieces are fork-tender.
9
Serve over cooked spaghetti.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up (or use white meat), 1/4 c. shortening, 1/2 c. flour, 2 c. sliced onion rings, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Cacciatore

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