Chicken Cacciatore.
If I had to pick my most favorite chicken recipe this one would be it. Chicken Cacciatore. Doesn’t that just sound delicious rolling off the tongue? It’s a one pot wonder and it full of deep down home flavors not to mention you can feed a crowd with it on the cheap. I make it A LOT in the fall/winter months when it’s cold out and I need something to warm me from head to toe (I can only drink so much espresso every day people).
I originally shared this recipe when I first started my food blog and I’m pretty sure only 3 people saw the recipe. It might have something to do with that awful photo. Thank goodness my photography skills have improved.
You can make this with a variety of chicken pieces. I’ve taken to making it with just chicken thighs though. I like dark meat. To me it’s just more flavorful and okay who am I kidding, it’s cheaper. If you have an aversion to wine (gasp) or just don’t have any on hand (also gasp) you can add chicken stock or water in it’s place.
I’d go with with the stock before the water, flavor factor and all.
You’ll want to use a heavy bottom pot like that gorgeous Le Creuset 3 1/2 quart braiser right there. In ferocious Fennel. Faboosh! I have to tell you I keep all of my Le Creusets on my stove top because I use them so often (and because they’re just so pretty to look at) but I can see that this beauty is going to get the most use of all. It’s perfect for so many things. I fit 8 chicken thighs in that braiser. EIGHT and ALL of the accoutrements.
Talk about family friendly. When it was done I transferred it to the table and served right out of the pot. Boom. That is a serious one pot wonder.
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs - skinless, bone in
- salt/pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion – minced
- 2 carrots – chopped
- 2 ribs of celery – chopped
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 8 ounces mushrooms – sliced
- Italian Flat Leaf Parsley – roughly chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. When melted, add chicken pieces.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until browned turning often. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside.
- Add onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Lower heat to simmer. Add: carrots, celery, tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add wine. Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for approx 45 minutes.
- 15 minutes before dish is finished add mushrooms. Check for seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
- Garish with parsley.
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Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Christy @ My Invisible Crown says
I LOVE Le Crueset more than life and this chicken looks absolutely delicious!!!
Michelle says
Looks delicious!
Christy @ My Invisible Crown says
I think i would braise a gorgeous bird or maybe even duck?
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh my word how gorgeous! I think some Coq au Vin is called for if I win!!!
Maxine R. says
That looks really, really good. I’m going to make it right after Thanksgiving. I just love chicken thighs.
Angie says
I would make some short ribs first, then your chicken cacciatore!
Marlene says
Chicken cacciatore and family favorite. I would love to win
bianca @ sweet dreaming says
i would love to make this recipe! 🙂
Meghan @ Time for Renewal says
Oooooooo I am dying for this!!
Clara says
I would love to make chicken sopas 🙂
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
I’d make some chicken sauce Piquante! Such a comforting recipe for the winter!
Miss @Miss in the Kitchen says
I need a braiser, they are so great for slow cooking beef!
Margot C says
In your honor I would probably make your lovely looking Chicken Cacciatore recipe!
tiffany drape says
would love to win this! would slow cook something amazing!
Deb says
A perfect dinner, simple to prepare, bursting with flavor! And the Le Creuset brasier is impeccable!
charu says
Minestrone..:)
sarah says
Awesome giveaway!
Kristen says
I would love to try this recipe! it looks amazing!
Andy says
I would braise some pork shanks in that with apples, cloves, juniper berries, and maybe some onion. Oh yes.
Rebecca says
Oh my goodness that looks delicious!!
Lia Simpson says
I would love to braise with Le Creuset!
Lisa S says
Braciole!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I love how their pieces are so oven to table friendly! I laughed over the photo comment… we’ve all been there and hopefully we’ll all only continue to improve! I cringe over my old pics.
Rachel Park says
looks amazing! definitely will try!
Lisa Bailey says
Chicken Cacciatore is the ultimate comfort food for me. It was one of my mom’s specialties. So much so that I don’t really make it myself, but I am inspired to try by this post.
Rachel says
cassoulet
Lisa Bailey says
I’m itching to try this Chorizo and Lentil Stew. This is the perfect pot for it.
Debbie says
Chicken meatballs!
Amy L says
I’d like to make your Chicken Cacciatore with this pan. Looks yummy!
Patty says
I’m thrilled that your recipe doesn’t call for bell pepper, which I’m allergic to!
Haley Carroll says
I would make Chicken Cacciatore in honor of this giveaway…of course!
Jessica Bright says
I have three pieces of le Creuset and like yours- they are always near the stove, ready to be put to work. I think everything just tastes yummier in them! I cannot wait to try your recipe- sounds far tastier than the bell pepper loaded version my mom forced me to eat as a kid!
Pam Lyon says
My pot roast!
Maureen says
Pasta sauce for my Italian husband.
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
This is beautiful! A friend and I were just talking about wanting to go back and redo recipes from when we started our blogs. I definitely need to. This looks great! I would make braised beef tips.
Kel says
I would make some sort of stew. thanks!!
Jany G says
I would make a bone in roast!
Madison says
I would make some soup!
Carolyn says
your recipe sounds delicious. perhaps i’ll jazz it up with bacon or prosciutto!
Jen A says
Given my meat options I would start with your beautiful chicken dish, but I would love to do an amazing stew
Sarah H.P. says
I would make my hubby a delicious meal of beef bourginon!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I’d braise some oxtails and serve them over buttered noodles!
Aneesa says
Le Creuset is indeed fabulous! I would make a moroccan lamb stew!
Carol says
I would make some braised short ribs!
Lynn at Order in the Kitchen says
first thing I would make is to try this amazing recipe!! looks so incredible for these chilly Raleigh days we’ve been having!
Danielle Di Donato says
I have always wanted to own a La Crueset peice of cookware!
Maggie says
i’m not really sure what i would cook in it. i’d sort through my “to try soon” recipes to see if i could find an appropriate one. i’m wondering if i could get my family to try chicken cacciatore.
sarapete says
Everyday spaghetti bolognese.
Joan says
That looks so yummy, and like the perfect winter dish!
sarapete says
Everyday spaghetti bolognese would be on my list.
Cecilia says
I’ve never made chicken cacciatore but I think I’ll give it a shot! I bet it’s even more fun to make in le creuset!
Meghan Finley says
I’d make grouse and dumplings
Michelle B says
I don’t know which looks better the chicken or the braiser!!
TK says
something braised or some yummy meatballs!
Elisa B says
I would want to try something like cobbler, and then maybe pork chops in a mushroom/cream sauce.
Carole says
I saw your pin of this recipe earlier this evening. I want to make this soon. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Mylynka says
I want to make this Caccitore if I win (ok, and truthfully, even if I don’t win)!
amy @ uTryIt says
What a beautiful braiser! I’m definitely going to try out your Chicken Cacciatore recipe first. Looks super delicious and packed with wonderful flavors!
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Rust says
jambalaya!
Maureen says
Love that your recipe doesn’t contain flour! Can’t wait to try it!
Judith Ann from Cape Cod says
Nothing beats my giant Le Creuset stockpot for tomato sauce or onion soup, but I can see where anyone would use this braiser often — I’m thinking rosemary pork with fennel.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
I adore chicken cacciatore and yours looks perfect, Paula!
Katie says
First off, I loved seeing your photography from way back when! I love how much we all have grown. This recipe looks fabulous and the 3 1/2 QUART BRAISER looks just as fabulous. I think it would be such a fabulous pot to use for one-pot meals like this one.
Athena says
Braised short ribs
Erin says
I feel like meatballs would be great cooked in there with sauce.
Barb says
That is a great sized pot. I would use it for my favorite short ribs recipe
JulieD says
I love my braiser and your chicken looks fabulous!!
Rory W says
Not sure if it would work or not, but I think I’d like to try baking some bread in it. Thanks for the chance to win!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
You know, this is my grandmother’s favorite meal but I’m honestly not sure if I’ve ever had it. Looks delicious!
Sara says
I would try to make homemade chicken pot pie!
dathel says
Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lavender Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Cheryl W. says
Braised short ribs for sure!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Lovely!
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
Thanks for the reminder. I think it’s been like 5 years since I made a good cacciatore..
Arjun Basu says
What would I make? What wouldn’t I? But first, I might make your chicken cacciatore. Looks so yummy….
Tammy Bilodeau says
I love Chicken Cacciatore and I LOVE le Creuset. Anything I can get my hands on from them is a Bonus for sure
Suzanne says
Beef bourguignon for sure.
Lisa @ The Cooking Bride says
We have a freezer full of venison already! I would make lots of venison meatballs in tomato sauce!
emily says
Looking at that photo, I’d have to start by making chicken cacciatore!
Cecilia says
I have never made chicken cacciatore! But I think the universe is speaking to me because this is the second article on this dish in two days.
Abs says
I would make chicken & dumplings!
Rachel Cooks says
I have a Moroccan chicken thigh recipe I’ve been wanting to try–I’d start with that!
Karen says
I might start with your recipe because it looks so good!
Audrey says
Probably some kind of soup.
Elena says
I would make beef and barley stew
Stephanie says
I would start with this chicken. It looks delicious!
Heather says
Mushroom biryani with cashews!
Amy @ The Savvy Kitchen says
I would probably make some kind of soup 🙂
Julie says
Maybe I would make cobbler
Jace says
I would love to make this! Love your blog and Le Crueset!
Kristi E. says
Never tried chicken cacciatore. Looks delicious! Will definitely give this one a try.
Patty T says
I would make chicken or ribs first in the braiser!
Shelly says
I’d probably make this chicken cacciatore.
Kathleen says
I would love to make the Chicken Cacciatore recipe in this braiser.
barbara n says
I have been wanting to make Coq au Vin
Jessie C. says
I’d make beef stew first
JC says
I would make short ribs first 🙂
Diane says
I remember my mother making Chicken Cacciatore when I was a child but I’ve never made it. I would try out the recipe you just posted! Sounds and looks fabulous!
Barbara Waterman says
Yum! I haven’t made Chicken Cacciatore in years. Thanks for spurring me to make it again. And, finally to have a great cooking vessel to make it in….if I win that is….LOL.
jessica w says
I would make cashew chicken in it
Stephen Weinberg says
I love a good single pot recipe and Le Creuset makes things easy!
Kimberly Owens says
Well I do believe I’ll give this yummy chicken cacciatore dish a try!
Babs says
I have one really old Le Creuset dutch oven and use it at least once a week. Love Le Creuset and would love to win the lovely braiser.
Smitha says
Chicken Cacciatore of course!
Anne-Marie says
Yummy chicken cacciatore!!! I am sad to say, I do not own any Le Creuset…..I have given pieces away as presents…..but none for me :(. Thank-you for the chance to win a great brasier!
TrishInFL says
I LOVE Chicken Cacciatore! It’s one of my most favorite dishes, and I am realizing that I don’t make it nearly often enough!
Charlene says
You’re Chicken Cacciatore looks amazing. I think that would be the first I’d like to try and cook.
Sandra Ruper says
Love Love Love chicken cacciatore and Le Creuset and would love to win!
Libby says
I have never been lucky enough to own any Le Creuset, but would probably die if I won. I just went through a wicked breakup and my pro chef ex got all the good kitchen stuff 🙁
Elin says
This recipe looks amazing and it’s all I can think about at the moment…haha
Yu Ming says
I’d make a a black sauce braised pork with tofu and hard boiled eggs. Oh, it’s making me hungry already!
V. Mayer says
I’d make some sort of vegetable-chicken stew in it, I believe – thanks for the chance!
joy brow says
I believe I will make your chicken cattetore as my first dish, it looks delicious thanks
Susan in the Boonies says
I’d braise some wild turkey.
Malerie C. says
This recipe would be first of course!
Elena Vo says
I’d make Palak Paneer!
Melody Scott says
I would make a beef bourgignon in this beautiful braiser. mmm…
JennyBC says
Lovely dinner, lovely pot…and all in ONE too. Love it when it’s delicious and easy clean up!
Steflag says
I would love this braiser! Beautiful!
Megan says
This Chicken Cacciatore looks super yummy! I may have to make that if I won a Le Creuset Braiser.
Deanna says
Looks like a great recipe !
Heather says
I have no idea! I’m pretty new to cooking but I think this would help. 🙂
Aly says
I’ve seen recipes for chicken cacciatore before, but this one is a little fancier. It looks and sounds great! I would possibly make this first, or maybe one of the beer braised chicken dishes I have seen floating around.
Linda says
How does braised oxtails sound to everyone? Yummy!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I’d love to make some Beef Stroganoff. Thanks for the giveaway!
C.j. says
I’d make a pork loin in red sauce!
Mattie M says
Love chicken cacciatore and would be perfect in that brasier.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
I would definitely make something with chicken and mushrooms first if I was lucky enough to win this Le Creuset Braiser. Chicken & mushrooms as main ingredients is one of my favorite combos and I think this would be perfect for that.
Jan says
I’d make beef stew
Patti says
My daughter is moving out in the Spring and just starting to buy for her future kitchen. This would be a wonderful addition.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I’ve never made chicken cacciatore. You are making me seriously think about it, though. Looks beautiful!!
Adele says
I would love to have this Braiser to not only make this Chicken Caccitore and it would be a welcome addition to my kitchen.
Thanks
Ruth Naylor says
Oh, short ribs here I come! Le Creuset has a short ribs recipe on their site done in this pan and I fell in love…with the pan and the recipe!
Margaret says
Yum! Makes my mouth water. I’ll have to make some chicken cacciatore this weekend.
Andrea (From the Bookshelf) says
What a great dish and great giveaway!
Roz says
I think your recipe for Chicken Cacciatore is one of the best that I’ve ever read and will have to make adjustments to my recipe for SURE! I love Le Crueset and this braiser would be a wonderful addition to my kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving Paula.
Cheri says
Thanks to Ruth Naylor for the tip about the Le Creuset website.
lauren says
This looks delish!
Kent says
What is the origin of the cacciatore dish?
Kenny says
I love Le Creuset!
margarida v says
a boeuf borgignon woul be lovely in a pot like this
Sarah Austin says
Always nice to have a filling meal in a single pot. And its so pretty too!
Karen says
I would love to own the Le Creuset. Thanks.
Kristen Hess (The Artful Gourmet) says
Love this Cacciatore recipe – my Aunt used to make this every Christmas! LOVIN’ the Le Creuset pan too xxx
Cheryl S. says
This recipe is one of my fav dishes to prepare, and winning the LC braiser would be awesome! 🙂
Lien says
I can’t wait to try out your Chicken Cacciatore recipe. It will be perfect for a chilly evening.
Annette says
Love these recipes!!
Tracey Whitney says
I think the recipe looks wonerful, but know it would taste even better if I won the LC braiser!
Kate H. says
This recipe looks amazing!!
Kathie says
Looks delicious!
CathyH says
This looks great! Perfect for us!
Lisa LeBlanc says
Would LUV this braiser!!!
Michelle AP says
I have not made Chicken Cacciatore in years. Thanks for the recipe. Will do this up next week after we are sick of turkey. Always dreamed of a Le Creuset pan/pot but always talk myself out of getting one. The green is so nice, thanks for the chance to win.
Bonnie K says
This looks absolutely delicious. We love chicken and are always looking for different ways to prepare them.
Maureen C says
What a great giveaway! and the recipe looks amazing! thank you!
Deb H. says
Chicken Cacciatore is comfort food to me. It reminds me of living with my great grand parents…ah, how good life was then
Jenne says
Love the green! I wish I owned more Le Creuset. The recipe looks delish!
Debbie L says
What a beautiful pan. I would love to win this.
Cindi says
I would love to win this for my son who is away
at school and loves to cook…
Thanks, Cindi
Allison C says
Looks like a pan I could use!
Theresa says
One of my favorite “Mom used to make it” dishes!
latanya says
a pot roast
Jackie says
That is the very size I need!
SarahB says
I’d love to make Chicken Paprikash!
Leslie says
I’d like to fry or brown chicken breasts.
Michelle S says
What a beauty! From sove to table….fabulous 🙂
Deltha says
Love the recipe and the giveaway! Just in time for holiday cooking! Thanks!
Janet says
The LC braiser has LONG been on my wish list. Your recipe is the PERFECT dish for that beautiful kitchen tool!
xo
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
Chicken Cacciatore and Le Creuset just go hand in hand don’t they? I love them both! My mom presented me with a set of Le Creuset pans at my bridal shower many, many years ago and I still have most of those original pans today.
Patricia wojnar Crowley says
I’d make some braised beef stew!
Nora says
I would LOVE to win!
Toyia Hatten says
That looks delicious! Off to the pantry to see if I have the ingredients around……
Robin Moss says
This recipe looks great and I would love to win!
Teresa Organ says
I’m not sure what I would make but I’m pretty sure it would be something good.
Leann Lindeman says
I LOVE Le Creuset! I am not sure what I would make.. some super yummy meat…?
MaryAnn D says
looks great. Can’t wait to make it
The Healthy Apple says
THIS looks amazing; I am such a chicken lover and this looks so simple and fresh! I am putting this on my agenda for tomorrow night! Hope you are well; miss you tons and wish we lived closer.
Happy Holidays!
oxox
LOVE YA!
CookingDad says
This recipe looks amazing in the pictures, but it is the most bland chicken cacciatore recipe i have ever tasted. Needs work.