The Warmth Of Chicken Cacciatore

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It is in my roots to make stews and soups and one pot meals.  It just doesn't leave me.  My mom served this stuff with Zesta crackers, or buttered white bread.  We also had lots of iron skillet cornbread and biscuits.  These dishes are usually easy and you usually throw whatever is in the kitchen into the pot.  I do have the luxury of having a small grocery store inside of Arnold's (our pantry) so I usually have plenty to choose from. 

I made Cacciatore this past weekend as an Arnold's special.  Perfect for our Local Local Local event and for a weekend filled with ice and rain.  I also cooked this 3 hours in a 325 degree oven.

DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO THIS RECIPE

4 chicken breast uncooked in a baking pan
add to pan
1 large can diced tomatoes
2 TBS capers
1/4 cup any kind of pitted olives.  I used black, green and kalamata
4 pepperocinis chopped (leave seeds if you want it spicy)
8 whole garlic cloves
1/4 small red onion cut in half and sliced thin
pinch of cayenne (1/8 tsp)
pinch black pepper
10 large fresh basil leaves or 15-20 small ones just ripped in big pieces
1/2 cup of beer (I used for the event) or 1/2 cup red wine
Make sure everything is mixed up and your chicken is laying evenly in pan
Cover with foil and bake
Serve over fettucine or some broad noodle
Dust with fresh grated romano.  Served with bread and butter!