Chicken Puttanesca
30 Minute Chicken Puttanesca. Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato broth with olives and capers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can garlic fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste, if needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley or basil for serving, if desired
- parmesan cheese for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Heat over high heat and add in chicken thighs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Brown the chicken on both sides (about 2-3 minutes on each side). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add in the onion to the same pot and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes.Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in wine and deglaze the pan. Scrape the browned bits off the bottom.
- Stir in chicken broth, fire roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, capers and olives.Add chicken thighs back to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. (Or use either method below) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you want a thicker sauce add in 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste or as needed.
Notes
* For Slow Cooker Method: Cook for 4-6 hours on low.
** For Baking Method: Cover and roast in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 733mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg