Pollo alla Cacciatora

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This is a pretty good weeknight meal - fast and tasty! It's not drop dead delicious like many of her other recipes (hence the missing star, but it's quite good, speedy and economical!

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After reading the reviews, I, too, added some flavor. Used 6 skinless, bone in thighs. Also used shallot and 2 cloves minced garlic, fresh celery, and some Italian seasonings. Used the tomatoes, but also added 1/2 cup of red wine. Even with the extra liquid there was not a lot of sauce. Next time I think I will put 2 cans of tomatoes and a bit more wine. My husband loved it, so it will be a keeper. Thanks.

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Comfort food at its best! I always use cubed pancetta and throw in chopped celery with the scallions instead of celery salt. It's almost better on the second day! Simple and delicious!

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I love the simplicity of Nigella's recipes and this one is simple and delicious. It works well in the crock pot also, I just saute the pancetta, onions, and rosemary first.

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this was so good my husband ate at least 2 servings. we both likied it very much was easy to make and quick. we are always busy.

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Dudley, go have some tofu and spice it up and enjoy it. This is NOT your board, Dude. Nobody in Beverly Hills knows what real food tastes like anyway. Better yet, go boil yourself a tofu pizza.

This was pretty easy to make, and as-is is just delicious. I make this frequently, and the ingredients aren't hard to find. I love cannellini beans, and like Nigella, I keep them on hand because they're delicious and versatile. On the show Nigella uses bacon, but the book says pancetta. It's good either way, and bacon is much easier to find. I make it to spec with either one, and the celery salt isn't so obvious but the whole thing is delicious. And it takes less than 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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This has become a staple in our busy household. I almost always substitute the pancetta for bacon, because I always have bacon on hand. I add onion and garlic, and use bone-in chicken thighs instead. Sometimes I use red wine, but it always tastes fabulous and is quick and easy! Definitely a keeper. The cannellini beans make the dish.

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I LOVE this dish!! My mom made cacciatoria once a week for my father . He loved it while my sister and I were repulsed!! But this recipe, with some alterations, is great. I use about 4 strips of smoked bacon, omit the celery salt ,add Trader Joes italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes . Then right before serving I add about a cup of fresh chopped parsley or spinach , which ever I have, pour it over a platter of penne pasta and top with grated parmesan. Now thats Italian!! Nigella you ROCK!!! Thanks

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The lack of seasonings in this dish make it most resemble boiled pizza. Tacking on an Italian name does not make it edible. I saw this just reading the recipe, but thought okay lets give this a shot...let me put it this way, some public school cafeterias would not serve this.

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I made this recipe after coming home from work. I did not have pancetta so I used 2 strips of bacon. I also used some garlic and a small white onion. I think this was the first time my husband has never asked for additional salt. It was a layered taste. I liked the gentle taste of the bacon. All in all my 2 young kids and my husband and I liked it. I will definitely make again.