Pollo alla Cacciatora (Tuscan Hunter’s Style Chicken with Rosemary, Olives & Wine) – Authentic Italy Recipe

Ingredients for Pollo alla Cacciatora (Tuscan Hunter’s Style Chicken with Rosemary, Olives & Wine) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup black olives and crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh rosemary
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Italy seasoning (sage, garlic, Chianti/red or white wine)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown golden chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, and sage, garlic, Chianti/red or white wine, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add cremini mushrooms and bell peppers and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in black olives and crushed tomatoes right before serving warm.