Flavors, rich, unpretentious and warm are just a few of the characteristics that come to mind when describing this rustic dish. Often served with spaghetti or more than polenta, there is no way you will not like this amazing braised skillet. I have made Chicken Cacciatore for more than I admit, but this latest version is by far the best I have ever had.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs (about 8)
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 small Parmesan rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
Instructions
- next Preheat a large Dutch oven or frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add half the chicken and cook, skin side down, until crisp and browned. Turn the pieces over and cook another 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and continue browning in small batches until all chicken is browned. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the pan.
- Add the onions, mushrooms and a pinch of salt to the pan with the reserved drippings. Cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables begin to brown and the moisture evaporates
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and continuing cooking and stirring for 1 more minute. Add the wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, Parmesan rind, thyme, oregano and red bell pepper.
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