Quick Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, sponsored by Visa 2009

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Pastabilities

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (89)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup beef broth or stock
1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound egg ribbons or egg fettuccini, cooked to al dente
Crusty bread and grated Parmigiano or Romano, for passing

Directions

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the extra-virgin olive oil and brown chicken breasts or thighs for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and season with salt and pepper.

Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining. Add crushed pepper, sliced mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt (salt is a magnet for drawing out liquid). Cover and cook mushrooms 5 minutes or until mushrooms are dark, tender and have given off their juices. Add about 1/2 cup of beef broth to intensify the wild mushroom flavor, then stir in the tomatoes and parsley. Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks or slices and add to sauce. Simmer sauce 5 minutes to finish cooking chicken pieces and to allow the flavors to combine. Toss pasta with cacciatore and serve with crusty bread and grated cheese.

Tidbits: Beef broth and stock is now available in resealable paper containers, which can be found on the soup aisle of your market. These paper containers make storage of remaining broth easier; keep some on hand in your refrigerator. Beef broth is used instead of chicken broth in this recipe because it pairs better with the beefy taste of portobello mushrooms. The broth will make your cacciatore taste as if it simmered all day because it accents the mushroom taste well.

Depending on your brand, 1 large can of tomatoes can vary in weight from 28 to 32 ounces. Use your favorite, but check to make sure the product is sugar free.

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Rachel San Angelo, TX 09-08-2009
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Watery, Chewy, not liked by my family
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I made this for dinner tonight after having had success with another Rachael Ray recipe (Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Blue... Cheese and Pecans) two nights ago. This dish left me extremely disappointed. I followed the recipe to a T, and it just didn't come out good at all. The sauce was very watery, when plated the water actually separated from the sauce and noodles- yuck. And the chunks of chicken were very chewy, which is something I just can't stand. Overall I was very disappointed with the outcome, though my husband ate it anyway. I will definitely not be trying this one again.Read more
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Sommerly Sutton, MA 08-02-2009
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The whole family LOVED this :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tonight for my husband, 2 kids and mother. They all LOVED it. I followed the recipe to a T. My girls are very... picky eaters and they each ate a whole bowl. My oldest daughter brought the empty bowl to me and said "this is so good, so so so good. This is sooooo good!" She's only four. My other daughter was to busy polishing off her plate to talk. Both my mom and husband had seconds. Thank you Rachel, I can always count on you!!!Read more
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Karen aberdeen , MD 08-02-2009
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE cacciatore...and usually make it w/ bones chicken. This is the first time I followed a recipe, (and boneless) and was... surprised to see beef broth in it. WOW! What a difference this makes to my mushrooms!! Thanks so much, as it is simmering right now & I cannot wait to serve for dinner! (I did add peppers..b/c that's what I like) You ROCK Rachael!Read more
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william rayville, LA 07-21-2009
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Really Really Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love italian and I decided to do this one out of the blue I wa empressed how is and quick it was and also how good it... turned out, I had tried several recipes and the meatballs i made for friend turned out great and she was impressed, as much as i wanted to take credit i had gave it to the person who deserves it most: Rachael Ray! Keep up the good work. She makes it all seem so easy once i get started i believe i can do, she makes it simple and for men like me simple is a good think. THANKS AGAIN! Read more
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Stacy Arcadia, IN 03-11-2009
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This is an awesome recipe!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the easiest thing I think I have ever made!! The flavors just came all together in the end. I will admit I was not... to sure about the beef broth at first but it really brought out the flavor of the mushrooms!! I will definetly be making this recipe again and again!!Read more
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Dan Lynchburg, VA 12-17-2008
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has quickly become one of my favorite recipes. I use it a lot and it is so easy to put your own spin on. I love it. My... friends love it. What more can I say?Read more