What's for dinner?

The first meal Hubby ever cooked for me was chicken cacciatore.  The year was 1999 and we were celebrating our first anniversary as a couple.  Unfortunately, that evening we were unable to obtain a bottle of wine and had to settle for Bud Light.  Naturally, this somehow made Hubby's effort more endearing.

In a moment of hungry nostalgia, I decided to recreate this dinner on Sunday.  Hubby and I modified his original dish using a Giada recipe.  It turned out zesty and delicious and we have lots of sauce left over.

Here's what you'll need:

3 bell peppers, sliced

1 cup baby portabella mushroom caps, roughly chopped

2 onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

Chicken, cut into pieces (a lot of people use thighs, but I used 1lb of boneless skinless chicken breast)

1 14 oz can low sodium chicken broth

1 cup of dry white wine (I used chardonnay)

1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes (I used Muir Glen fire roasted)

3 tablespoons of flour, some dried oregano, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup of chopped Kalamata olives (Giada uses capers)

Chopped basil, fresh parmesan (for garnish)

In a large freezer bag, toss in the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano.  Insert the chicken and dredge.  Add the oil to a pre-heated skillet or dutch oven.  Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and brown, about three to four minutes per side, depending on size.  Remove chicken and rest on a plate.

On medium heat, add the peppers, onions and garlic to skillet and saute until softened.  (Ten minutes or so?)  Season with salt, pepper and oregano. 

Add the mushrooms...

Once everything has caramelized, add the white wine and reduce for about three minutes.  Next add in the chicken stock, tomatoes and kalamata olives.  Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then add the browned chicken.  Lower the heat and simmer for twenty to twenty five minutes, or until chicken is cooked.

Serve with basil, parmesan and crusty bread. Enjoy! xoxo

 

Comments

[Lukey the Wonder Nephew]

Your pictures are lovely. If I had teeth, I would certainly eat that. Someday......

[The Odd Broad]

When you have teeth, my love, Auntie will cook for you! xoxo