Cacciatore
4 servings
30 minutes
Cacciatore is a traditional Italian dish whose name means 'hunter-style'. It originated in the rural areas of Italy where hunters cooked meat with tomatoes, herbs, and onions. This recipe uses chicken breast baked in a rich tomato sauce with aromas of basil, oregano, and garlic. The dish is cooked slowly to allow the ingredients to reveal their flavor nuances. Tender meat soaked in juicy tomatoes and spices creates a deep and rich taste, while parmesan adds zest. Cacciatore pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, making it a versatile and beloved dish of Italian cuisine.
1
Cut the breasts into cubes and place them on a baking sheet drizzled with a little olive oil. Put the baking sheet in the oven. Chop the onion (as you like) and mince the garlic.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 6 cloves
2
Cook the chicken breasts for about half an hour, then add onion and garlic. Cook for another 15 minutes. Then add pieces of tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Oregano: to taste
- Basil leaves: 1 bunch
3
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and return the baking tray to the oven.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
4
Cook the breasts for another 30 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan 10 minutes before done.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste