Classic Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Wine and Citrus
A flavorful and rustic Italian chicken stew braised with mushrooms, tomatoes, white wine, and a touch of orange juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 70 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side until golden.
2. Remove chicken to a plate and sauté onions and mushrooms in the same skillet for 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, white wine, orange juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir well.
5. Return chicken and juices to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until chicken is tender.
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
Letting the sauce sit for an hour after cooking deepens the flavor.
Pairs excellently with basmati rice and a Caesar salad.
Substitute white wine with chicken broth and a teaspoon of vinegar if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs with sauce
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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