Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Chicken Cacciatore

Feed's 4 with leftovers

3 Chicken Breasts Boneless (or use 4 chicken legs with thigh bone-in/skin-on)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsley chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
3/4 cup white wine (if open)
1 can whole tomatoes (san marzano if possible)
1 can tomato sauce
1-2 teaspoons dried oregano an or italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Pour oil in to medium high saucepan
Cut breasts, lengthwise and sprinkle some of the spices on the both sides.
Brown both sides (approx 5 minutes)
Add onions, garlic and veggies until softened (2-3 minutes)
Add wine, if using and reduce to 1/2
Add tomatoes and sauce and rest of spices.
Cook on medium low for 1/2 an hour
Crush tomatoes with fork.

Works well with most pastas, we usually use spaghetti, linguini, fusilli or gemelli.

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