Easy Italian Chicken Skillet
This Easy Italian Chicken Skillet is made with seared chicken thighs, sliced mushrooms and lots of garlic, simmered in a savory, Italian seasoned tomato sauce until tender and juicy.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic grated ir minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes two 14-oz. cans
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup freshly basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Basil sprigs for garnish optional
Instructions
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat with paper towels to remove moisture. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Working in batches, add the chicken thighs skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Nestle the chicken thighs and any accumulated juices into the sauce, skin side up. Cover the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes.
To Serve:
- Serve with your favorite pasta or rice and garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- If you sub chicken breasts for this recipe, reduce the cooking time in the sauce to 15 minutes. Internal temperature should register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 768mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
