Description
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Quick and Easy Italian Chicken Chasseur, a dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and tender chicken in a savory sauce. Perfectly suited for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this rustic Italian recipe showcases the harmonious blend of red wine, garlic, mushrooms, and fresh thyme. With its comforting aroma and delicious taste, it’s an ideal choice for families and guests alike. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up every bit of the delectable sauce. You’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 200 grams mushrooms
- 225 ml red wine
- 500 ml chicken stock
- Olive oil
- Butter
Instructions
- Chop the onion and crush the garlic.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken legs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes; flip to brown the other side for another 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in mushrooms; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in red wine, scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- Add tomato purée, thyme sprigs, and chicken stock. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 90 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg