Classic Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Classic Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by soaking dried porcini mushrooms in boiling water to rehydrate, then rinsing and finely chopping them. Chicken pieces are seasoned and browned in olive oil for flavor and color. Aromatic vegetables such as onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and a combination of fresh mushrooms sauté in the pan to build the sauce base.
The pan is deglazed with dry red wine to lift fond and add depth, then the reserved porcini liquid, crushed canned tomatoes, and fresh herbs like parsley and rosemary are added. The browned chicken is returned to the pot, covered, and slowly cooked in this rich sauce until tender and infused with all flavors.
Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting dish combining the acidity of tomatoes with the earthiness of mushrooms and herbaceous notes. It is typically served over pasta, rice, or polenta to soak up the sauce. The recipe is adaptable by using different chicken cuts. Proper searing without overcrowding the pan ensures a good crust and flavor.
This dish can be prepared ahead, kept warm on low heat, or thoroughly refrigerated and reheated by gentle cooking while adjusting seasoning as needed. It also freezes well for longer storage.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms reconstituted
- 1 whole chicken broken down into parts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion peeled and small diced
- 3 celery rib small diced
- 2 carrot peeled, small diced
- 4 garlic finely minced cloves
- 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup button mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup red wine dry
- 2 28- ounce whole peeled tomatoes crushed with your hands, canned
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- salt sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of boiling water over top a ½ ounce of dried porcini mushrooms in a medium-sized bowl and let them sit for 20 minutes.
- Finely strain the mushrooms and reserve ½ of the liquid.
- Rinse the mushrooms well under cold water and then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Roughly small chop the mushrooms.
- Season the chicken parts well on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil into a large rondeaux pot over medium heat until it begins to smoke likely.
- Add chicken parts and brown them well on each side, which takes about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Next, add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes or until browned over medium-high heat.
- Deglaze with the wine and cook over medium heat until the liquid is almost gone, which takes about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the reserved porcini mushroom liquid, tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper and stir.
- Add the browned chicken back in and add a lid to the pot and simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made up to 30 minutes ahead and kept covered on low heat to maintain warmth.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- When reheating, warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
- Chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks can be used depending on preference.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken pieces to achieve a good, flavorful brown crust; sear in batches if necessary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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