Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore is a hearty, flavorful Italian classic with tender chicken, slow-cooked veggies, and a savory red wine sauce—perfect for a comforting, rustic meal.

Chicken Cacciatore, also known as Hunter’s Chicken, is a classic Italian dish that’s brimming with rich, rustic flavors. The name “cacciatore” means hunter in Italian, and legend has it that hunters would cook it over an open fire with whatever they had on hand—think tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers. In this recipe, chicken thighs are slow-cooked with those same veggies, plus fragrant herbs, red wine, and broth, creating a deeply savory sauce that’s perfect for spooning over polenta or Parmesan smashed potatoes.

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3½ to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess skin
• 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into ¼-inch-wide strips
• ¾ cup dry red wine
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted or regular diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)