Description
A comforting Italian stew featuring tender chicken, sweet onions, bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 24 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp red wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the pot, sauté until softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced bell pepper and mushrooms, cooking another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, red wine (if using), and Italian seasoning, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg