Chicken Cacciatore


Chicken Cacciatore literally translates to 'Hunters Chicken' and this dish as a beautiful mix of Italian flavours.

Cooking Info

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition Information

Calories: 242

Protein: 36g

Carbs: 11g

Fat:  6g

Food Diary Barcode

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

150 g (5 oz) mushrooms, chopped

4 slices of prosciutto, fat removed

500 g (1 lb) chicken breast

150 ml (5 fl oz) wine, red or white (use more stock if you don't want to use wine)

400 g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes

400 ml (14 fl oz) chicken stock

1 tbsp mixed herbs

Pinch of salt and pepper

40 g (2 tbsp) olives

Method


  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onions, garlic, green pepper, carrot, mushrooms and prosciutto and gently fry for around 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook for a few minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes until it's reduced by around a third.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid and add the olives. Simmer uncovered for a final 10 minutes.
  6. Serve.