Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery sticks, finely chopped; 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried); 1 x 360g jar Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce; 500 ml homemade stock or water (plus a splash of water to rinse the jar, if needed); 4 chicken fillets (breasts or thighs); 100g pitted olives (optional)

Serves 4

Cook: 1 hr

Dairy Free

2 tbsp olive oil

2 carrots, finely chopped

2 celery sticks, finely chopped

1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

1 x 360g jar Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce

500 ml homemade stock or water (plus a splash of water to rinse the jar, if needed)

4 chicken fillets (breasts or thighs)

100g pitted olives (optional)

Method

Step 1

Chop the carrots and celery.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the carrots, celery and rosemary. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce and the homemade stock or water. If you like, add a splash of water to the empty jar, swish to rinse, and pour it into the pan.

Step 5

Add the chicken fillets and spoon a little sauce over the top so they are mostly covered.

Step 6

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook uncovered for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. (Top up with a splash of water if the pan looks dry.)

Step 7

Shred or slice the chicken in the pan, then simmer for 2-3 minutes to coat in the sauce.

Chef's Tips

Ladle the chicken cacciatore over pasta, polenta, mashed potatoes or rice

Serving Suggestions & Notes

Make it quicker: Leave out the carrots and celery for a quicker and even simpler version.|Make it richer: Finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar or a knob of butter just before serving.|Meal prep: Cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days - reheat gently with a splash of stock or water.|Make it healthier: Add a side salad or extra veg (cucumber/carrots).|Make it more indulgent: Option to add garlic bread on the side.