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Apr 13, 2010

Chicken Cacciatore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          



1 family package of Skinless boneless Chicken Thighs cut in 1/2. 
 (Serving size: approx. 2 pcs per person.) 
1 large can of Chopped Tomatoes in puree
1 large onion. Sliced (not chopped)
1 container of Portobello mushrooms or 2 x-large ones
1 Red, yellow and/or green bell pepper
1/2 bag of red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
Olive Oil - enough to cover onions 

1 Large Onion: 
Sliced (not chopped) Leave in long strips.  Place in a Deep Large Frying Pan with Olive oil enough to cover bottom of pan and Saute until golden brown. 



 Place Chopped tomatoes in puree in frying pan.

Add: 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder.
1 tsp of sugar, 2 leaves basil chopped and a pinch of oregano.

 Cook on Med. High approx. 7 minutes. Stirring frequently.


   
While sauce is cooking.  Sear Chicken and Potatoes. 

Chicken Thighs:
Place Chicken in skillet with little bit of olive oil. Sear both sides until golden brown. (chicken will still be raw) Chicken will cook fully once in baking pan in oven. 














Place seared chicken in 2"-3" roasting pan. 

Pour 3/4 of Sauce on top of chicken.
 
Potatoes
Peel and cut into chunks.  Lay potatoes flat in large frying pan and Sear potatoes on both sides to make them crispy They will not be completely cooked.  Add a pinch of Salt and Pepper. 

Then spread them out on top of the chicken in the baking pan
Red Potatoes or Yellow Golden Potatoes










Mushrooms: Thickly Sliced.
Red Bell Pepper: Sliced into strips.
Place on top of potatoes. 
Add the rest of the sauce to baking pan. 
Cover with Aluminum foil


         

Bake Covered on 450 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes / until chicken is done.
Can be served with rice or wide Egg noodles.



EGG NOODLES: 
Place Egg Noodles in boiling salted water.  Noodles cook faster than Pasta.  Cook Aldente. 
Strain out and place noodles back in pot.  Add 4 Tbs salted butter, black pepper and 
cook until butter is melted about 1 min.  Then add grated cheese approx. 1/4 cup. it's ready to serve.


Serve with side on Egg Noodles 


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