Chicken cacciatore

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1. Video tutorial: Softening onions

1. Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Fry the onion and garlic in 3 tbsp oil until softened but not coloured. Add the tomatoes, season, then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thick and glossy. Take off the heat and stir in the mascarpone and half the basil, roughly torn.
2. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the chicken on both sides until golden. Transfer to a baking dish and pour over the sauce. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Scatter over the rest of the basil.

Know-how

Serve with a short pasta, like fusilli, or a big bowl of potatoes roasted with olive oil and rosemary.

Per serving

312 kcalories, protein 35.2g, carbohydrate 6.9g, fat 16.1 g, saturated fat 5.3g, fibre 2g, salt 0.87 g

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• Spoofy Jo

  11 September 2008

  Spoofy Jo commented on this recipe

  Really tasty and easy to prepare for a midweek meal. I added a few extra veggies in the sauce. I would definatley make this again

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• Sutton Cook

  13 September 2008

  Sutton Cook rated and commented on this recipe

  

  lovely!!!!

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• MWebb2609

  14 September 2008

  MWebb2609 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I couldn't get any mascarpone so substitued fromage frais. The sauce wasn't as thick and creamy as it would be with the mascarpone but was still deliciously tasty and was all eaten up by my family.

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• pepsi

  16 September 2008

  pepsi rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fancied making this meal but did't have all the ingredients, only had 6 cherry toms so added a can of chopped tomatoes, only had 2 chicken breasts but cooking for 4 so cut the chicken into strips plus I had some streaky bacon that needed to be used so chopped and added that. Didn't have any mascarpone so put some sliced mozerella on top of the dish before putting in the oven. I left the dish in the oven for as long as it took me to cook some pasta which I then stirred into the dish with some extra chopped basil. Don't know if the meal we had could be called chicken cacciatore but it was delicious. Even the kids enjoyed it. Will cook the meal as it should be next shopping day though. Promise

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• Kerry

  17 September 2008

  Kerry commented on this recipe

  Very simple and very tasty. Lovely with potatoes or pasta, with leftovers for lunch the next day.

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• Kerry

  17 September 2008

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• diski34

  17 September 2008

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  Family loved it! Definately one to go on the 'do again' list.

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• Jeenyx

  20 September 2008

  Jeenyx rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious - and so easy!!

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• Mhairi

  20 September 2008

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• Alycia

  21 September 2008

  Alycia commented on this recipe

  Sooooo fabulous. This recipe was a joy and a godsend. A real delight. Easy to do, and the results were so impressive. A big dinner party hit! Thanks!

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• Karen

  22 September 2008

  Karen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this with half tinned and half fresh cherry tomatoes, the kids moaned as wanted pizza but loved it and all clean plates. I served it with tagiatelle and broccoli. Will definitely cook this again.

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• Nessa

  22 September 2008

  Nessa rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A lovely recipe. I used a punnet of fresh plum tomatoes and a tin of plum tomatoes instead of tinned cherry tomatoes. I also added some hot paprika. My partner liked it so much he informed me we're not to eat anymore so we have some left to take to lunch tomorrow!

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• babyfirefly

  23 September 2008

  babyfirefly commented on this recipe

  So simple to make but really lovely!! I made it with chicken thighs instead of chicken breast, Everyone really enjoyed it, this is one that I would recommend to everyone and one that will become a firm favourite

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• issie1414

  24 September 2008

  issie1414 commented on this recipe

  Love this recipe I have made it lots of times, but this summer I have been using my own grown cherry tomatoes and using the recipe for Roasted Tomatoes & Red Onions, found on here, it gives an interesting twist to the flavour. As Chicken is expensive here in France I have also cooked it with Pork and even tried it with Duck Breasts.

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• GBM

  29 September 2008

  GBM rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was so good. Didn't have the cheese and used normal tomatoes but very tasty anyway. Accompanied by the recommended potatoes it was superb.

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• Jah_Mon

  02 October 2008

  Jah_Mon rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really simple & very tasty. Will make this again!

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• Tisha B

  05 October 2008

  Tisha B rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this for friends last night and we all loved it. My son picked out the tomatoes but I will make this again. I also did the olive oil potatoes. A very stress free supper to make a little in advance. It will become a firm favorite.

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• Ruth

  05 October 2008

  Ruth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very enjoyable, but could have been better.

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• shirley ann

  07 October 2008

  shirley ann commented on this recipe

  I made this for the family, it went down a treat, beautiful flavours, My husband is a dab hand in the kitchen himself, and even he was impressed, and loved it. He asked me what was in it and i said i,m not telling him as its my recipe now.Will definatly make this again many times.

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• lucysmum

  11 October 2008

  lucysmum rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Sorry to say we are in the minority with this recipe as we thought it was just ordinary.

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Ingredients

• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• olive oil
• 2 x 400g tins cherry tomatoes
• 4 tbsp mascarpone
• a handful basil
• 6 chicken breasts , skin on

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Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 20 mins

Cook 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• olive oil
• 2 x 400g tins cherry tomatoes
• 4 tbsp mascarpone
• a handful basil
• 6 chicken breasts , skin on

Per serving

312 kcalories, protein 35.2g, carbohydrate 6.9g, fat 16.1 g, saturated fat 5.3g, fibre 2g, salt 0.87 g

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