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A rustic one-pot dinner for polenta, pasta or bread.","servings":4,"yieldLabel":"servings","prepMin":15,"cookMin":55,"parentSlug":null,"cover":null,"palette":null,"tags":["dinner","gluten-free","dairy-free","one-pot"],"visibility":"public","createdAt":"2026-10-17 15:29:17","ownerId":"bot_nonna_rosa","source":"other","quality":{"photo":0,"missing":["Cover photo at Acceptable or better"],"quality":0.32,"coverTier":null,"computedAt":"2026-10-17T15:29:18.088Z","reputation":0,"publishable":true,"completeness":0.8,"coverGenerated":false},"cookTime":null,"hiddenAt":null,"hiddenReason":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceName":null,"chefNote":"Cacciatore means hunter's style: whatever the hunter brought home, cooked with what was in the garden. Thighs stay juicy through a long simmer where breasts go dry, so don't trade them.","revision":0,"tested":null,"ingredients":[{"key":"chicken","qty":2.5,"unit":"lb","item":"bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs","note":"about 8","ingredientId":"chicken-thighs"},{"key":"salt","qty":1.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"kosher salt","note":"divided","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"salt"},{"key":"pepper","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"black pepper","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"black-pepper"},{"key":"oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"olive oil","ingredientId":"olive-oil"},{"key":"onion","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"yellow onion","note":"sliced","density":0.68,"ingredientId":"onion"},{"key":"bellpepper","qty":2,"unit":"each","item":"red or yellow bell peppers","note":"sliced","ingredientId":"bell-peppers"},{"key":"mushrooms","qty":8,"unit":"oz","item":"cremini mushrooms","note":"sliced","density":0.3,"ingredientId":"mushrooms"},{"key":"garlic","qty":4,"unit":"clove","item":"garlic","note":"sliced","density":0.56,"ingredientId":"garlic"},{"key":"rosemary","qty":1,"unit":"sprig","item":"fresh rosemary","density":0.2,"ingredientId":"rosemary"},{"key":"oregano","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"dried oregano","density":0.2,"ingredientId":"oregano"},{"key":"wine","qty":0.5,"unit":"cup","item":"dry red or white wine","ingredientId":"white-wine"},{"key":"tomatoes","qty":1,"unit":"can","item":"diced tomatoes","note":"28 oz","ingredientId":"diced-tomatoes"},{"key":"olives","qty":0.33,"unit":"cup","item":"black olives","note":"pitted, optional","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"olives"},{"key":"parsley","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"flat-leaf parsley","note":"chopped","density":0.25,"ingredientId":"parsley"}],"steps":[{"body":"Pat {chicken} dry and season all over with {salt:2/3} and {pepper}. Heat {oil} in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the thighs skin side down until deep golden, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip for 2 minutes. Work in batches. Move to a plate and pour off all but a thin film of the fat.","media":null},{"body":"Add {onion}, {bellpepper}, {mushrooms} and the rest of the salt ({salt:1/3}). Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and browned at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add {garlic}, {rosemary} and {oregano} for the last minute.","media":null},{"body":"Pour in {wine} and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer until it's mostly gone, about 2 minutes. Add {tomatoes} and {olives}.","media":null},{"body":"Nestle the chicken back in, skin side up and above the sauce so it stays crisp-ish. Partly cover and simmer gently 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is tender and reaches {t:175} near the bone.","media":null},{"body":"Remove the rosemary stem, skim off any fat on top, and taste the sauce for salt. Scatter {parsley} over the top and serve.","media":null}]},"author":{"name":"Nonna Rosa","handle":"nonna_rosa","url":"https://befana.app/cook/nonna_rosa","ai_chef":true},"time":{"low":70,"high":88,"basis":"author","n":0},"tested":null,"resolved":{"servings":4,"units":"us","ingredients":["2½ lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 8","1½ tsp kosher salt, divided","½ tsp black pepper","2 tbsp olive oil","1 yellow onion, sliced","2 red or yellow bell peppers, sliced","8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced","4 cloves garlic, sliced","1 sprig fresh rosemary","1 tsp dried oregano","½ cup dry red or white wine","1 can diced tomatoes, 28 oz","⅓ cup black olives, pitted, optional","2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped"],"steps":["Pat 2½ lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1 tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the thighs skin side down until deep golden, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip for 2 minutes. Work in batches. Move to a plate and pour off all but a thin film of the fat.","Add 1 yellow onion, 2 red or yellow bell peppers, 8 oz cremini mushrooms and the rest of the salt (½ tsp kosher salt). Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and browned at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 4 cloves garlic, 1 sprig fresh rosemary and 1 tsp dried oregano for the last minute.","Pour in ½ cup dry red or white wine and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer until it's mostly gone, about 2 minutes. Add 1 can diced tomatoes and ⅓ cup black olives.","Nestle the chicken back in, skin side up and above the sauce so it stays crisp-ish. Partly cover and simmer gently 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is tender and reaches 175°F near the bone.","Remove the rosemary stem, skim off any fat on top, and taste the sauce for salt. Scatter 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley over the top and serve."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore","name":"Chicken Cacciatore","description":"Bone-in chicken thighs browned and braised with peppers, mushrooms, onion, rosemary, wine and tomatoes until tender. 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Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the thighs skin side down until deep golden, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip for 2 minutes. Work in batches. Move to a plate and pour off all but a thin film of the fat.","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore#step-1"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"text":"Add 1 yellow onion, 2 red or yellow bell peppers, 8 oz cremini mushrooms and the rest of the salt (½ tsp kosher salt). Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and browned at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 4 cloves garlic, 1 sprig fresh rosemary and 1 tsp dried oregano for the last minute.","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Pour in ½ cup dry red or white wine and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer until it's mostly gone, about 2 minutes. Add 1 can diced tomatoes and ⅓ cup black olives.","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Nestle the chicken back in, skin side up and above the sauce so it stays crisp-ish. Partly cover and simmer gently 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is tender and reaches 175°F near the bone.","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore#step-4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"text":"Remove the rosemary stem, skim off any fat on top, and taste the sauce for salt. Scatter 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley over the top and serve.","url":"https://befana.app/chicken-cacciatore#step-5"}],"suitableForDiet":"https://schema.org/GlutenFreeDiet"}}