Description
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 chicken drumsticks
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for better flavor.
- Adjust herbs to your preference.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg