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Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Hunter's Chicken)

Serves 4 to 6

It had been many years since I made chicken cacciatore and, when I wanted to make it again, I could not find the original recipe. After a little research, I decided to create my own version. It is so good and quite easy, requiring just a little preparation time. Serve for a family meal or casual entertaining with pasta or rice topped with some of the extra sauce.

Ingredients

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  • One whole chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into serving pieces (see notes below)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces fresh cremini or button mushrooms, halved
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cans (14.5-ounces each) whole tomatoes with juices, crushed with fingers
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried marjoram leaves
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Pat chicken dry. Dip in flour seasoned with salt and pepper; shake off excess. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken, in batches if necessary, until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken. Discard excess fat from skillet, leaving enough to cook the vegetables. Add the onions and peppers. Sauté about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Add the garlic and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Sauté another 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil to reduce and deglaze pan, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan with any accumulated juices. Add the tomatoes, herbs and more salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook until chicken is tender, about 50 minutes. Serve the chicken topped with some of the sauce and sprinkled with the optional cheese.

Notes: If you prefer, use your favorite chicken parts, such as thighs, rather than cutting up the whole bird.

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