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Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Start by heating a large Dutch oven over medium high heat with a drizzle of olive oil in it. While the pan is heating season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once hot sear the chicken pieces on both sides until browned. You will know that it is time to flip the pieces when a gentle tug releases the meat from the pan. If you have yank it’s not done yet. Set aside the chicken once browned.
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Add in the onions, cubanelles, shallots and garlic to the hot pan, you may need to add a small drizzle more of olive oil if the pan is dry.
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When the veggies have softened a little, about 5-10 minutes of cooking deglaze the bottom of the pan with the white wine. Then pour in about 4 cups of the garden vegetable tomato sauce, and stir. If the sauce looks very thick add chicken broth until it is a nice consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Arrange the chicken in the pot, being sure to coat each piece with the sauce then put the pan uncovered in the oven for 30-40 minutes. If the peppers and onions look like they are browning too fast give the pot a stir half way through the cooking.
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Check that the chicken is fully cooked internal temperature should be 165 degrees. Ten minutes before the chicken is ready cook your pasta per the directions. Serve the cacciatore over short pasta, it’s a great hearty meal.