CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH MARSALA AND CAPERS

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I adapted this fast and easy Bon Appetit recipe to suit my family's likes. Serve this over brown rice for a simple, easy dinner

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 lb mushroom, cleaned and halved
1 zucchini, diced (or green bell pepper)
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup marinara sauce (purchased or homemade)
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry marsala wine
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 3 T oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Pour off fat from the skillet. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms, zucchini, onion, garlic and oregano. Saute until onion is tender, about 7 - 10 minutes. In a bowl, mix in marinara sauce, broth, Marsala and capers.
  • Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken to a large platter. Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; spoon off fat.
  • Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over chicken.

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