Mom's Chicken Cacciatore

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Mom's Chicken Cacciatore). Many food names reflect various occupations or trades. 'Cacciatore' literally means 'hunter' in Italian, and this 'hunter style' dish makes good use of mushrooms (easily available to hunters trekking through forests!), onions tomatoes and herbs. If desired, serve over hot spaghetti noodles.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 servings

Mom's Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour for coating

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (4 pound) chicken

cut into pieces

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 green bell pepper

chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ cup white wine

2 cups fresh mushrooms

quartered

salt and pepper to taste

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine the flour salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake the chicken pieces in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet (one that has a cover/lid). Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.

Step 2

Add the onion garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until the onion is slightly browned. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the tomatoes oregano and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Chicken Cacciatore

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 670.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.9g 94%

Carbohydrates: 28.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 38.1g 59%

Saturated Fat: 10.3g 52%

Cholesterol: 170.3mg 57%

Vitamin A Iu: 577.4IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 27mg 207%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 56%

Vitamin C: 23.3mg 39%

Folate: 79.2mcg 20%

Calcium: 39.6mg 4%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 59.4mg 21%

Potassium: 601.4mg 17%

Sodium: 422.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 342.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.