Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Set aside.

2. 2

   Brown the Chicken

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the green bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the Liquids

   Pour in the red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow it to simmer for about 3 minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes and oregano.

5. 5

   Simmer the Chicken

   Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, ideally with pasta or crusty bread.