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Chicken cacciatore served in a skillet with vegetables
Rich and hearty Italian chicken cacciatore

Rustic Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter's Chicken)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
'Cacciatore' means 'hunter style'. Originally made with rabbit or game seasoned with foraged mushrooms and herbs, today we use chicken. This is a true one-pot meal where meat and sauce simmer together, intertwining flavors. Rustic, tomato-rich, wine-infused, and fragrant—the taste of the Italian countryside.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Deep Skillet or Dutch Oven: To fit meat and sauce.

Instructions

1 ✓

Season chicken. Heat oil and sear chicken (skin side down first) until golden. Remove meat.

Tip: Don't move meat initially; let skin crisp and release from pan.
2 ✓

In the same fat, sauté onion, pepper, and mushrooms (5-6 mins). Add garlic in the last minute.

3 ✓

Pour in wine and boil on high until reduced by half, scraping up browned bits.

Tip: Wine acidity deglazes the pan, giving the sauce depth.
4 ✓

Add tomatoes and herbs. Return chicken to sauce (skin side up).

5 ✓

Cover and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until tender.

6 ✓

Serve with polenta or rustic bread, garnished with parsley.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the sauce watery?
Chicken and mushrooms release water. Remove the lid at the end and reduce the liquid to get a thick sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks (skin-on)
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 1 pc Bell Pepper (sliced stripes)
  • 7 oz Mushrooms (sliced, optional but authentic)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 14 oz Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup Dry Red Wine (e.g., Chianti)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary and Thyme
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt and Pepper