Hearty Chicken Cacciatore |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A hearty main course from Southern Living magazine-great over pasta with a Caesar salad. Ingredients:
3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 green bell pepper, sliced |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms |
1 cup dry red wine |
1 (16 ounce) package linguine, cooked |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove chicken, and set aside.
3. Add onion to the skillet and saute 5 minutes over medium heat, or until transparent.
4. Add minced garlic, saute 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
6. Add bell pepper, oregano, basil, and remaining salt and pepper.
7. Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
8. Add mushrooms and wine; cook, uncovered, 40 minutes.
9. Serve with hot cooked linguine.
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