Chicken Cacciatore

This is Aunt Linda’s famous recipe and her go to dish for large group dinners. It’s a delicious hearty, flavorful dish that serves up well with pasta or seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. This is definitely a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

1 - 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes
8 chicken thighs
4 chicken breasts
Extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion chopped
Salt
Black pepper
3 cloves garlic chopped
4 large bay leaves
1 cup white wine

Directions

1. In a large skillet add olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté chicken over medium heat till brown.
2. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, tomato, and wine. Let sauté for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Enjoy with a side of pasta or your favorite vegetables.

Main Dishes

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Vivian Sciortino is the heart and soul behind Nonna’s Recipe—a culinary corner of the internet that beautifully captures her love for traditional Italian cooking. Born into a family rich in Old-World traditions, Vivian grew up in a kitchen filled with the aromas of simmering tomato sauces, freshly baked bread, and her grandmother’s secrets. As a passionate home cook, she began sharing these cherished family recipes online to celebrate her heritage and ensure those timeless flavors live on. Her writing blends warm storytelling with clear, step-by-step instructions, making authentic Italian dishes like Sunday gravy, meatball sugo, and her much-loved lasagna accessible to both seasoned cooks and beginners alike. Over the years, Vivian’s approachable style and deep respect for her family’s culinary roots have won her a loyal following—turning humble, home-cooked meals into beloved traditions in kitchens around the world.