Chicken Cacciatore

A hearty Italian chicken and tomato stew served over creamy parmesan polenta, perfect for a mid-week family meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.8 grams 268.5 grams
Fat 28 grams 168.2 grams
Protein 36.9 grams 221.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
45
ml
Dairy
14
g
Butter
knob of butter
25
g
GrainsCereals
250
g
Polenta
easy-cook
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
6
piece
Chicken Breasts
bones removed
6
piece
Chicken Thighs
alternative to breasts, bones removed
NutsSeeds
2
piece
3
piece
1
sprig
OilsFats
118.4
ml
Olive Oil
8 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
2
stalk
Celery
roughly chopped
2
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Fry the onion, celery, and carrots in oil for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in the pan for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and simmer until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Stir in the tomato purée and chicken stock.
  • Add the herbs and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  • Cook the polenta according to the instructions on the packet.
  • Stir the butter and parmesan into the polenta.
  • Serve the chicken stew over portions of the polenta.