Chicken Cacciatore

INSTRUCTIONS

Another great dish that freezes well. Making it the perfect make-ahead dish. We recommend cooking your pasta fresh to prevent it from getting too soft.

  1.  Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large pan or dutch oven, add chicken, season with salt & pepper, brown on both sides (4 – 5 minutes per side).
  2. Add vegetables & spices/herbs to the pan. Add garlic. saute for another 3 mins. Add canned tomatoes.
  3. Stir to combine and add bay leaves and cheese rinds. Allow to simmer for 2 hours (stirring occasionally) or, until sauce reduces by 1.5 inches.
  4. Meanwhile, boil enough salted water for your pasta. Add a splash of oil to prevent sticking. Cook pasta according to respective pasta instructions. Drain & coat with a drizzle of oil.
  5. When Chicken is falling off of the bone, the sauce is ready. Serve with pasta and a garnish of parsley or basil.

INGREDIENTS

1

West Side Beef Whole Flattened Chicken, quartered

1

red pepper, sliced

1

yellow pepper, sliced

1

red onion, sliced

5

cloves of garlic, minced

1

zucchini, chopped & halved

2 cups

cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 cup

halved cherry tomatoes

2

cans diced tomatoes

1 tsp

chili flakes

2 TBSP

fresh chopped oregano

2 TBSP

fresh chopped basil

1 TBSP

fresh parsley chopped

1

leftover parmigiana cheese rind

4

portions of pasta of choice

2 TBSP

canola oil

-

Salt and pepper to taste

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