If you've ever stepped foot inside an Italian-American restaurant, you likely know chicken cacciatore. For me, the dish instantly reminds me of a little restaurant in my hometown that we'd frequent on special occasions. The menu was a long, running list of classics like eggplant Parm and veal Marsala, but no matter what I always went for the chicken cacciatore.
Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian, so the dish is a rustic, "hunter-style" mix of chicken, earthy mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. There's no one exact recipe — you'll see slight variations in just about every version — but this one is just like what I remember from growing up. It's saucy, hearty, and begs to be served over pasta. What's even better is it comes together in a single skillet on the stovetop in 30 minutes.
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