Chicken cacciatore means hunter in italian. in cuisine, alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared with onions, herbs, tomatoes and sometimes wine. this classic italian dish must have hundreds of versions, all resulting in a rustic braise of chicken, aromatic vegetables and tomatoes. serve this with some crusty french bread, cheesy garlic bread or homemade ciabatta bread. add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal.