Pollo alla Cacciatora

This traditional Italian dish is a hearty and filling meal that is perfect for a cold winter’s day. It is made with chicken, vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce, and can be served with pasta or rice.

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 800g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir well. Add the chicken back into the pan.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.

Potential changes & improvements

If you want a more traditional Italian flavor, you could try using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. You could also add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. For a creamier sauce, you could add a splash of cream at the end.

What other food it works well with

This dish goes well with pasta or rice. For a lighter meal, you could serve it with a side salad.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake is to overcook the chicken. Be sure to cook it until it is just browned on the outside and cooked through, as it will continue to cook in the sauce. Another mistake is to not cook the vegetables long enough. They should be tender before you add the tomatoes.

Nutritional Information

This dish is high in protein and vitamins A and C. It is also a good source of iron.

Allergens

This dish contains chicken, onion, garlic, and mushrooms. It does not contain any common allergens.