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Simple Italian Chicken Cacciatore

This easy chicken dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful tomato and wine sauce with prosciutto, herbs, and mushrooms, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 slices prosciutto (fat removed and chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 sprigs sage
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts (around 550g total)
  • 150 ml dry white wine
  • 1 can (400g) plum tomatoes in juice
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 225 grams chestnut mushrooms (quartered or halved if large)
  • A small handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Start with the prosciutto

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan.
    Add the chopped prosciutto and fry for about 2 minutes until it’s crispy.
    Use a slotted spoon to remove the prosciutto from the pan and set it aside, allowing any extra oil to stay in the pan.

Cook the aromatics

  • In the same pan, add the chopped onion, garlic, sage, and rosemary.
    Let them fry for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and release their aromas.

Prepare the chicken

  • Push the onion mixture to the sides of the pan and lay the chicken breasts on top.
    Season the chicken with some pepper.
    Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, turning the chicken once, until both sides are slightly browned and the onions are caramelized.

Simmer the sauce

  • Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
    Turn up the heat and stir the onions quickly, then pour in the white wine.
    Let it bubble for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add the rest of the ingredients

  • Lower the heat to medium again.
    Return the crispy prosciutto to the pan, then add the canned tomatoes (break them up with a spoon), tomato purée, and mushrooms.
    Pour 4 tablespoons of water into the empty tomato can, swirl it around, and add it to the pan.

Finish cooking

  • Cover the pan and let everything simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Then, return the chicken to the pan and cook uncovered for another 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Serve and garnish

  • Taste the dish and add seasoning if needed.
    Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
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