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Chicken Cacciatore Sandwiches

These were inspired by Rachel Ray’s recipe in Classic 30-Minute Meals: The All-Occasion Cookbook but I modified based on the fact that I was only serving 2 people and used up what I had on hand rather than her specifics. As I often do, I followed the spirit of the recipe rather than the letter.

Chicken Cacciatore Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • McCormick steak seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes
  • a small handful of sliced white mushrooms
  • a handful of frozen red, green, and yellow pepper strips
  • some leftover caramelized onions or just add sliced raw onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • a splash of white wine
  • a small handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • a spoonful of dried parsley
  • 2 slices white American cheese
  • 2 French rolls

Instructions

  • If your chicken breast is still in the freezer, as mine was when I started, thaw it in the microwave. Then spread or spray of bit of olive oil on it and sprinkle the steak seasoning. I liked it heavy but my daughter complained it was a bit spicy, so if you’re cooking for kids adjust as needed. Heat a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken breast, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add another spoonful of olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic, pepper flakes, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. (Oh she said to add some oregano as well but I forgot.) Cook until tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring now and then. Add the wine (she said red. I used white because I had some open. Her alternatives were chicken or beef broth. Water would work as well). Scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the tomatoes and parley. (She’d called for 4 chicken breasts and a 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes so adjust if you have canned tomatoes and no fresh.) Stir and cook a few minutes. Slice the chicken breasts at an angle and return to the pan to heat through.
  • Turn on your broiler and broil the rolls a bit until lightly browned. Place the rolls on a cookie sheet, then pile on the chicken and vegetable mixture on one side and top with a slice of cheese or two. Broil until the cheese melts, then serve.

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One response to “Chicken Cacciatore Sandwiches”

  1. Machelle Wright Avatar

    This sounds so good. I love Rachel Ray’s recipes, I just never manage to make them taste as good as they look in the book! I will have to try this one!

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