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HERE IS THE CHICKEN CACCIATORE RECIPE PIP AND I MADE!
MYSELF, RAY AND PIP SITTING ON THE BACK-STEP ENJOYING OUR CHICKEN CACCIATORE!
Serves: 3-4
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs SKINLESS-BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS(or mix of chicken parts)
2 CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINKS (remove casing)
2 GARLIC CLOVES, peeled
1 ONION,peeled and sliced
3 BELL PEPPERS, seeded and sliced
1 PACKAGE OF SLICED MUSHROOMS
1 CAN OF GREEN OLIVES, sliced
8 oz. TOMATO PASTE
32 oz. TOMATO SAUCE
RED PEPPER FLAKES
FRESH ROSEMARY
OLIVE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER, to taste
PROCEDURE:
- Season chicken parts with salt, pepper and any herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano
- Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, when hot drizzle in some olive oil
- Add sausage, breaking up as it cooks. Remove, set aside
- Add the chicken and brown in batches as to not overcrowd the pan. When all the chicken is browned, set aside.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add onions, garlic and a pinch of pepper flake. When onions to starts to brown add the bell peppers, whole sprig of rosemary and a couple tablespoons of tomato paste, stir frequently to prevent past from burning
- Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms and olives
- Bring to a simmer and return chicken and sausage to pot. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, uncover and cook for another 15-20 minutes
- Serve