Italian Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora)

Ingredients:

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)

• Salt & freshly cracked pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 2 tbsp capers

• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Sear the Chicken
   Heat the Nutri-Stahl 6 QT pot over medium-high. Add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and sear the other side. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics
   In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Deglaze & Simmer
   Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce by half (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Build the Sauce
   Add crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, capers, and olives. Stir well.

5. Return Chicken & Simmer Covered
   Nestle chicken back into the sauce. Cover with the Nutri-Stahl lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes. The stainless steel lid traps steam, ensuring tender, juicy chicken.

6. Finish & Garnish
   Remove lid and simmer uncovered for another 5–10 minutes to thicken sauce slightly. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and torn basil.