A slow-simmered Italian classic—tender chicken cooked with vibrant peppers, mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce! No wine needed, just pure comfort food.
⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
🍽️ Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 For the Chicken:
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trim excess skin)
2½ tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
🍅 For the Sauce:
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 🧅
6 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 🍄
2 red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips 🌶️
2 cups chicken broth 🍗
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 🍅
¼ cup tomato paste 🥫
2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 🌿
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 🌿
1 tsp dried oregano 🍃
1 tbsp honey 🍯
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prep & Brown the Chicken
1️⃣ Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with 1½ tsp salt & black pepper.
2️⃣ Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
3️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown half the chicken, skin side down, for 5–7 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
4️⃣ Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining chicken. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pot.
🧅 Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
5️⃣ Reduce heat to medium-low and add onions. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
6️⃣ Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7️⃣ Add mushrooms and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
🍲 Step 3: Build the Sauce
8️⃣ Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sage, rosemary, oregano, honey, and remaining salt.
9️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
🍗 Step 4: Simmer the Chicken
🔟 Return the chicken and its juices to the pot, spooning sauce over the top.
1️⃣1️⃣ Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F–170°F.
🥄 Step 5: Final Touches
1️⃣2️⃣ Remove the chicken and let the sauce simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken slightly.
1️⃣3️⃣ Remove chicken skin if desired, return thighs to the sauce, and let simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
1️⃣4️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a full meal! 🍝🥔🍚
With crusty bread to soak up all that sauce! 🥖
💡 Pro Tip: This dish tastes even better the next day! Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy a rustic Italian feast at home! 🍽️✨
