Cacciatori Chicken and Polenta Recipe
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cacciatori Chicken and Polenta Recipe
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Delicious Italian-style chicken cacciatore dish served over creamy polenta. Makes a fantastic family meal or dish for entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 pounds chicken skin on pieces (I used thighs and legs)
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushroom
- 1 cup water room temperature
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 6 garlic chopped, cloves
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 2 cups Italian tomatoes crushed
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup porcini mushroom broth
Instructions
- Soak Porcini mushrooms in water for 15 minutes. Reserve the broth.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides (about 7-10 minutes).
- Remove the chicken and place in a baking dish.
- In the same skillet add remaining tablespoon of butter and oil. Saute fresh mushrooms until soft. Fold in bell pepper slices and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, rosemary, bay leafs, red pepper flakes (optional), porcini mushrooms, 1/4 cup porcini broth, and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour the sauce over the chicken pieces. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Serve with polenta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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