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“New School” Chicken Cacciatore

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The word cacciatore translates tohunterin Italian, and typically refers to a hearty meat dish made with a tomato base and fresh herbs. Servethis rich and satisfying chicken supperover hot, cooked pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes with a fresh veggie side to round out the plate!

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti Recipe

This take on chicken cacciatore is cooked low and slow to yield maximum flavor with minimal effort. You’ll just need 20 minutes in the kitchen to prep the vibrant, hearty sauce, and then simply let it simmer at home for 8 hours. Once the sauce simmers in the slow cooker, all that’s left to do is cook a pound of pasta, and serve.

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Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

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Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Lean chicken breasts cook quickly--in just 15 minutes compared to the hour-long braise in most cacciatore recipes. If you'd like more heat in the sauce, kick up the crushed red pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.

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Spicy Chicken Cacciatore

Spicy Chicken Cacciatore

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Spicy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

We add red pepper flakes to the classic dish to amp up the heat. You can serve this bold dish over polenta or pasta.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

At only 239 calories per serving, this lightened-up version of chicken cacciatore delivers maximum taste with minimum calories. Also ready in a mere 20 minutes, you can’t beat it if you’re looking for a light and fast supper. Serve over whole-grain pasta.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Serve on a bed of spaghetti or with a short pasta like penne or cavatappi for a complete meal.

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Quick Chicken Cacciatore

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Quick Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

If you need to get a quick and flavorful meal on the table tonight, you can’t beat this saucy chicken entree that comes together from start to finish in just 20 minutes. Feel free to bulk up the veggies by adding sliced onions or an additional bell pepper. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.

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Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style

Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style

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Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style Recipe

For this classic Italian chicken dish, simmer chicken pieces in a hearty mixture of onion, tomato, and celery flavored with capers, olives and fresh herbs and serve over pasta.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This simple take on chicken cacciatore requires just 5 ingredients in addition to the chicken and few other staples that you likely already have in your pantry. Simmering the mixture in the slow cooker helps enrich the simple flavor profile.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Serve this slow-cooker version of Chicken Cacciatore over cooked fettuccine and sprinkle with additional thyme, if desired.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

All it takes is 15 minutes of prep time and then a 45-minute braise for this flavorful, hearty chicken cacciatore.

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Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This one-pot chicken cacciatore dinner is the perfect choice for Italian night.

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Chicken Cacciatore with Rigatoni

Chicken Cacciatore with Rigatoni

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Chicken Cacciatore with Rigatoni Recipe

This hearty, rich dish is certainly fit for a hunter’s appetite. Serve over your favorite hot, cooked pasta.

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"New School" Chicken Cacciatore

“New School” Chicken Cacciatore

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"New School" Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

We prefer whole cut-up chicken for this dish. Make the braise ahead, and reheat it the next day; it will taste even better.

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FAQs

Is chicken cacciatore better the next day? ›

To Make Ahead: Chicken Cacciatore can be prepared a day ahead, as the taste and flavors get stronger, and taste even better.

What is cacciatore sauce made of? ›

The Italian term for chicken cacciatore is pollo alla cacciatora. In Italian, the word cacciatore means “hunter,” and dishes prepared “hunter-style” are cooked alla cacciatora – braised in a sauce made of onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, herbs, and sometimes red or white wine.

How many calories are in chicken cacciatore? ›

7 oz of chicken cacciatore (Ready to cook - Wegmans) contains 180 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 19% carbs, 24% fat, and 57% protein. This is a good source of protein (48% of your Daily Value).

How do you thicken cacciatore sauce? ›

You could also add a cornstarch slurry to thicken your sauce. Remove your chicken, and whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon of your sauce. Then, stir this mixture into the slow cooker and let simmer until thickened.

What is Calabrese cacciatore? ›

Cacciatore Calabrese is a versatile, dry aged salami that can be served thinly sliced for sandwiches or toppings, or served as an appetiser with cheese and a dry white wine.

What kind of wine goes in chicken cacciatore? ›

Chicken Cacciatore is basically braised chicken cooked in onions, garlic, peppers, red wine and tomatoes. Some recipes call for white wine, but I love the combination of red wine with tomato sauce. I had Chianti on hand, but Merlot or Zinfandel would be nice, too.

What nationality is chicken cacciatore? ›

This dish has a rich history that dates back to the Renaissance period in Italy, though its exact origins have been passed on through folklore stories and tradition. The term "cacciatora" refers to a meal prepared "hunter-style" with ingredients that a hunter might have had readily available.

What is a mild cacciatore? ›

Our mild Cacciatore is a coarse cut salami that has a distinctive pepper and sweet paprika flavour. Its intensity makes it perfect for a platter, matched with a firm cheddar cheese and a glass of white wine.

Is chicken cacciatore the same as chicken parmigiana? ›

Chicken parmesan uses boneless skinless chicken breasts that are pounded thin and fried crisp before they're smothered in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. Chicken cacciatore is different. It's more like a hearty stew that's made with bone-in chicken.

Is chicken cacciatore high in carbs? ›

Chicken cacciatore (1 cup) contains 13g total carbs, 10.4g net carbs, 13g fat, 35.8g protein, and 313 calories.

How many calories are in mushroom alfredo? ›

1 serving of mushroom alfredo (Penne rigate pasta with mushrooms and alfredo sauce ) contains 330 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 55% carbs, 32% fat, and 13% protein. This is a good source of protein (20% of your Daily Value), fiber (18% of your Daily Value), and riboflavin (b2) (196% of your Daily Value).

What is the flavor of cacciatore? ›

The flavor of cacciatore, an Italian dish traditionally made with chicken (pollo alla cacciatora) or rabbit, is rich, hearty, and savory. The key components that contribute to its distinctive flavor include: 1. Tomatoes: Provide a robust, slightly tangy base.

Do Italians eat chicken with pasta? ›

As we all know, Italian food is very traditional still. Even when you do find chicken, pasta is a primo piatto or first course while a meat dish is usually a secondo piatto or second course. So pasta dishes in Italy are not usually served with chunks of any kind of meat.

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