Description
A rustic Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, then brown on both sides for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.