Pollo alla Cacciatora

Rustic hunter-style chicken braised with tomatoes, olives, capers, bell peppers, and herbs. A robust one-pot dish that fills the kitchen with the aromas of the Italian countryside.

RECIPE

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Rustic hunter-style chicken braised with tomatoes, olives, capers, bell peppers, and herbs. A robust one-pot dish that fills the kitchen with the aromas of the Italian countryside.

Prep15 mins

Cook50 mins

Total65 mins

Servings4

Dinner

Italian

Toscana

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 400g canned San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 100g black olives (Taggiasca or Kalamata)
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 150ml dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• Fresh oregano leaves
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

1

Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.

2

Heat olive oil in a large heavy pan. Brown chicken on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.

4

Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half.

5

Add tomatoes, olives, capers, rosemary, and oregano. Return the chicken to the pan.

6

Cover and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

7

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Servings and Nutrition

Number of Servings in Pollo alla Cacciatora

4

Nutrition for 1 serving (1 quarter chicken)

460

Calories (kcal)

40

Protein (g)

14

Carbs (g)

26

Fat (g)

Protein 40.0g

36%

Carbs 14.0g

12%

Fat 26.0g

52%