HUNTER STYLE CHICKEN

Hunter Style Chicken image

Italian cooks call it Pollo Alla Cacciatora - a variation on Chicken Cacciatore, with bacon for a twist, and lots of flavor! Serve with pasta or roast potatoes if desired.

Provided by dbarrett

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
6 slices bacon, diced
2 onions, chopped
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 pound tomatoes, diced

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet; brown chicken; remove. Add bacon and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Add onions and mushrooms and continue to saute until onions are translucent. Return chicken to skillet; sprinkle with parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Add wine and tomatoes. Cover and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, turning chicken once during cooking. Remove chicken from skillet and pour sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1141.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 283.9 mg, Fat 84 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 70.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 1182.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g