Pollo alla Cacciatora with cream sauce

Pollo alla Cacciatora with cream sauce recipe videos

Pollo alla Cacciatora with cream sauce is a rich, comforting Italian dish featuring chicken braised in a savory sauce of tomatoes, herbs, and vegetables, finished with a touch of cream for extra richness. It typically includes ingredients like chicken pieces, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. This variation on the classic 'hunter-style' chicken from central Italy adds a creamy element that softens the traditional tangy tomato base.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and contains moderate fat, especially with the added cream, while being relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with pasta or bread. It provides key nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and potassium from the tomatoes and vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and cream content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects Italy's rustic culinary tradition where 'cacciatora' means 'hunter-style,' originally made with whatever game was available, but here adapted with cream for a modern twist. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich chicken and lycopene from tomatoes offers a satisfying balance, while the cream adds a luxurious mouthfeel without overpowering the dish's hearty, home-cooked essence.