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 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up; 1/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. flour; 2 c. thinly sliced onion rings; 1/2 c. green pepper; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. flour
2 c. thinly sliced onion rings
1/2 c. green pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. salt

1
Wash chicken and pat dry.
2
Melt shortening in large skillet. Coat chicken with flour.
3
Cook in shortening over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
4
Remove chicken; set aside. Add onion rings, green pepper and garlic to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until onion and pepper are tender.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients.
6
Add chicken to sauce.
7
Cover tightly; simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until thickest pieces are fork-tender. Can serve with hot fluffy rice or spaghetti.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, 1/4 c. shortening, 1/2 c. flour, 2 c. thinly 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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