WBTV Family Recipes: A southern twist on an Italian dish with John Carter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - We’re starting a new segment today called WBTV’s Family Recipe. For 10 days, someone from WBTV will join us in the kitchen to share a favorite family dish! Chef John Carter joined us on QC Morning to show us how to make chicken cacciatore with a southern twist! We’re sharing the recipe with you so that you can try it at home!

Chicken Cacciatore:

• Enough chicken pieces to feed four
• 1 Tablespoon oil
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 Teaspoon parsley
• 2 Teaspoons basil
• 1 Tablespoon chopped onions
• 1 Can tomato sauce
• 2 Cups of water

Instructions:

• Brown chicken slightly in oil and butter
• Remove from pan
• In drippings, saute parsley and basil leaves and chopped onions
• Pour in one can of tomato sauce and add 2 cups of water
• Put chicken back in pan
• Simmer 45 minutes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pour over white rice for a delicious meal!

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