Cacciatore-Style Chicken

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Delicious Cacciatore-Style Chicken recipe for your dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hr

Ready In

8 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped carrot
2 medium onions , cut into wedges
1 green bell pepper , cut into strips
4 cloves garlic , minced
12 chicken drumsticks , skinless
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
hot cooked noodles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
260
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
Cacciatore-Style Chicken is a popular Italian dish that originated in Tuscany and Liguria. It is made traditionally with chicken or rabbit, in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. This recipe adds vegetables like mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions, and bell peppers, adding more flavor and texture to the dish. The slow-cooking process helps in infusing all the flavors together, making the chicken juicy and tender. It is best served with hot cooked noodles and enjoyed with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a slow-cooker, combine mushrooms, celery, carrot, onions, green bell pepper, and garlic.
2.Top with chicken drumsticks.
3.In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, dry white wine, quick-cooking tapioca, bay leaves, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
4.Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
5.Remove chicken and set aside. Discard bay leaves.
6.In a blender, combine canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
7.Add tomato mixture to the slow-cooker and mix well.
8.Return chicken to the slow-cooker.
9.Cover and cook on high heat for 15-20 minutes.
10.Serve with hot cooked noodles.

PROS

Cacciatore-Style Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish.
It’s rich in protein and low in fat and sugar.

It’s easy to prepare in a slow-cooker and requires minimal effort.

It can be customized with different vegetables and spices to suit your taste.

CONS

This recipe requires a slow-cooker, which may not be available in every kitchen.

It takes several hours to cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in fat and sugar and high in protein. It contains various essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
The vegetables used in this recipe are packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants, which help in boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and preventing chronic diseases.

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