Mac Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

MAC CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; cook on low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE MACARONI

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.

MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then toss them in a bowl with the flour to lightly coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thighs and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the thighs to a plate.
• Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until the peppers are just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, then cook, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by about half. Add the oregano and rosemary. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a simmer. Add the olives and capers. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling in the sauce. Reduce the heat to keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
• In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Dust chicken with flour. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove chicken to platter. , In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion, celery, pepper and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, herbs, garlic and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally.

MEXICAN STYLE CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500
• In a skillet,in hot olive oil, cook skinless chicken until it's evenly browned, remove to casserole dish.
• Add red pepper, sliced onion and garlic to drippings, cook about 5 minutes.
• Spread veggies over chicken.
• Turn off skillet and mix undrained tomatos, wine, beans and seasonings,
• Pour over all chicken and vegetables.
• Cover with tin foil, bake 20 minutes at 500.
• Reduce oven temp to 350 bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 10 more.
• Sprikle parsley over all and serve over rice or pasta, or alone!
• note* Different cuts or sizes of chicken will alter the cooking time. The general rule is the longer the better!

MAMA LUCIA'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in plastic bag. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat completely.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to skillet and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Pour fat from skillet. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet. Add halved mushrooms, diced green bell peppers, chopped onion, chopped garlic and oregano and sauté until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in marinara sauce, chicken broth, Marsala and capers. Return chicken pieces to skillet, spooning sauce over. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to large platter. Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; spoon off fat. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve, passing Parmesan separately, if desired.

QUICK CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute green pepper, onion and mushrooms in olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place the chicken breasts over the vegetables. , In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, chilies and seasonings. Pour over the chicken; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with spaghetti or rice if desired.

MY ITALIAN GRANDFATHER'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to blend into the vegetables.
• Add crushed tomatoes, wine, allspice, bay leaf, seasoning sauce, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat all pieces.
• Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Braise until chicken is falling off the bone and the juices run clear, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

MAMA LEONE'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Cut each chicken into 4 pieces.
• Combine oil, salt pork and butter in a good-sized pot; heat.
• Add onions and brown slowly.
• Add the chicken pieces and chopped livers and gizzards and brown for 10 minute.
• Chop garlic, rosemary and parsley together and.
• add to the chicken along with the pepper and salt; stir well.
• Cook for 5 minute Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook slowly for about 30 minute.
• ,or until done.
• Check for seasoning.
• Do NOT overcook.
• This chicken is delicious with freshly cooked spaghettini on the same place with the sauce spooned over all.