Pino's Famous Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Pino's Famous Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs whole chickens, cut up in 8 pieces; ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1 large red bell pepper, chopped in large pieces; 1 onion, thinly sliced; ¾ cup dry white wine; 1 (26 ounce) spaghetti sauce (You can now get Pino's Original Sauce in many grocery stores); 3 tablespoons capers, drained; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaf; hot red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

3 lbs whole chickens, cut up in 8 pieces
½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped in large pieces
1 onion, thinly sliced
¾ cup dry white wine
1 (26 ounce) spaghetti sauce (You can now get Pino's Original Sauce in many grocery stores)
3 tablespoons capers, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaf
hot red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Spray a large heavy saute pan well with cooking spray or drizzle in a few tablespoons of olive oil and heat the pan over medium high heat.
2
Sprinkle the chicken with salt, and pepper and place chicken in hot pan.
3
Brown the chicken on both sides, skin side down first then flip to brown the other side.
4
Try not to over crowd the pan.
5
Browning the chicken may have to be done in 2 batches.
6
When the chicken is browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
7
Add the onions and red bell pepper and saute over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Add wine and allow the wine to evaporate a little, approximately 3 minutes.
9
Return the chicken to the pan and add the sauce and capers.
10
Cover the pan and bring to a simmer; cook for about 30 minutes.
11
Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a platter.
12
Raise the heat a little and cook just until the sauce starts to thicken a little.
13
This should only take about 3 minutes.
14
Serve immediately pouring sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil.
15
Allow your guests to add the red pepper flakes to their liking.
16
Can be accompanied with pasta or over pasta.

583

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs whole chickens, cut up in 8 pieces, ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste), 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste), 1 large red bell pepper, chopped in large pieces, and more.

Yes, Pino's Famous 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.

Pino's Famous Chicken Cacciatore

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