Chicken Cacciatore

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."

 Ingredients
 Original recipe makes 4 servings 

•  2 cups all-purpose flour for coating 
•  1/2 teaspoon salt 
•  1/4 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 
•  1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
•  1/2 cup white wine
•  2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered 
•  salt and pepper to taste 

Directions

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