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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Per serving: 599 calories, 9 g fat, 151 mg cholesterol, 61 g carbs, 573 mg sodium, 59 g protein, 6 g fiber

Martha Stewart Living, January 2002 http://www.marthastewart.com/354440/chicken-cacciatore
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  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • One-and-a-half 3-pound chickens, cut into 12 pieces
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms or white mushrooms, quartered
    • 2 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 2 large bell peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 green), sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
    • 1/2 cup dry red wine
    • One 28-ounce can crushed Italian tomatoes
    • One 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
    • 3/4 pound linguine
    • Coarse salt
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Reserve chicken wings for another use. Remove skin from chicken; halve breasts crosswise; you will have 6 pieces of dark meat and 6 pieces of light meat.
  2. Heat a deep 10-inch skillet or 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add half the chicken pieces; cook until browned, about 8 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  3. In same pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add mushrooms; cook on medium-high, stirring, until softened and browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to pan; add onions, peppers, and garlic; cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. Pour in wine; bring to a boil. Cook until almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth; return chicken to pan. Simmer, turning occasionally, until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, about 1 hour. Stir in mushrooms. Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain; serve with chicken and sauce. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired.

Cook's Note

This stew can be made up to two days ahead

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