cacciatore

American  

[kah-chuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˌkɑ tʃəˈtɔr i, -ˈtoʊr i /

Also cacciatora

adjective

Italian Cooking.

1. prepared with or containing tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and other seasonings.

   chicken cacciatore.

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cacciatore British  

/ ˌkætʃ-, ˌkɑːtʃəˈtɔːrɪ /

adjective

1. (immediately postpositive) prepared with tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and other seasonings

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Etymology

Origin of cacciatore

1940–45; short for Italian alla cacciatora in the manner of hunters; cacciatora, feminine derivative of cacciatore hunter, equivalent to cacci ( a ) caccia + -atore -ator

Example Sentences

Rather than the standard accompaniment of noodles or pasta, this cacciatore gets paired with zoodles, or spiralized zucchini, for a fresh — but still satisfying — version.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2023

As Hazan notes, there are “uncounted permutations” in Italy that claim the tradition of cacciatore, or “cacciatora,” as she calls it.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

Rachael Ray Tuscan-style chicken cacciatore; buffalo chicken; Jeremy Parsons tells what to add to a binge list.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Chicken cacciatore, eggplant Parmesan, penne with sausage Bolognese, meatballs in marinara sauce, za’atar-roasted root vegetables, roasted butternut squash, yellow lentil soup and chicken-vegetable soup are the choices for now, $9.99 to $17.99 a portion.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2020

When Jus steps inside and the fragrance of chicken cacciatore assaults his senses, he’s one hundred percent sure he doesn’t wanna be here.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone