Chicken Cacciatore Pappardelle With Basil Gremolata

Name: Chicken Cacciatore Pappardelle With Basil Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3.5 oz dried porcini mushrooms; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/4 lb chicken breast; 1 None onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1 tbsp sugar; 4 oz pitted black or kalamata olives; 18 oz pappardelle pasta, fresh or dried; None None Gremolata; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4.5 oz chunky sourdough breadcrumbs; 1 handful fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced; None None grated Parmesan, to serve

Servings: persons

3.5 oz dried porcini mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb chicken breast
1 None onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 tbsp sugar
4 oz pitted black or kalamata olives
18 oz pappardelle pasta, fresh or dried
None None Gremolata
1 tbsp olive oil
4.5 oz chunky sourdough breadcrumbs
1 handful fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
None None grated Parmesan, to serve

1
Cover porcini with 1/4 cup boiling water. Let soak for 15 mins. Drain, reserving liquid. Chop porcini roughly.
2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Sear chicken for 2 mins per side to brown. Set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion, garlic and oregano. Cook for 3 mins, until onion is translucent. Add wine and simmer until reduced by 1/2. Add reserved porcini liquid, tomato puree and sugar. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 mins, until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from pan and shred. Return to pan along with olives. Set aside and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
4
To make the gremolata, heat olive oil over high heat. Add breadcrumbs, basil, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 mins, until toasted. Drain on paper towels.
5
Distribute pasta between serving bowls. Top with cacciatore sauce, gremolata and Parmesan.

1000

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3.5 oz dried porcini mushrooms, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/4 lb chicken breast, 1 None onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cacciatore Pappardelle With Basil Gremolata 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!