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chicken cacciatore in a dutch oven
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Chicken Cacciatore in a Dutch Oven

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Joy {Artful Homemaking}

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion halved and sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers seeded and sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 8-10 skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup flour all-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound wide egg noodles
  • minced parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut up all the vegetables (onion, peppers, garlic, mushrooms) and set aside.
  • Put the flour in a bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and then dredge in the flour.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the flour-covered chicken in the pot, and brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes total).
  • After the chicken is browned (you'll have to do it in batches, as they won't all be able to brown at the same time), remove browned pieces to a clean plate. Pour off half of the fat from the pot and discard.
  • Add the vegetables, thyme, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to the pot.
  • Stir and cook the mixture for a few minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add the broth to the pot.
  • Stir and let the liquid bubble and reduce for a few minutes.
  • Add the can of tomatoes (including the juice).
  • Return the chicken to the pot, submerging it in the liquid and spooning some of the vegetables on top.
  • Place the lid on the pot, put the pot in the oven, and cook for 45 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles to al dente, then drain.
  • Remove the lid and increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Braise for 15-20 minutes longer.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a plate. Remove the vegetables and place them on another plate. Set the pot on the stovetop and turn the heat to high. Cook to reduce the sauce for a few minutes.
  • Taste and see if more salt and pepper is needed, and then serve!