Rustic Chicken Leg Cacciatore (Thighs and Drums)

• portions: 6 servings
• temps actif: 25 minutes
• temps total: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingrédients

1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

3 1/2 lb chicken legs (drums and thighs), skin on, bone in

1 medium onion, diced

1 red pepper, diced

1 Tbsp garlic, minced

8 ounces mushrooms, quartered

1 tsp Italian seasoning

2/3 cup red wine

28 oz can crushed tomatoes with basil

basil leaves, as garnish

salt

black pepper

1lb pasta, cooked according to instructions or zucchini noodles or gluten free pasta

Instructions

Salt and pepper the chicken.

Bring a large stockpot to medium high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the chicken 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches. Set seared chicken aside on a plate or bowl. (Searing chicken is optional).

Reduce heat to medium and add onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Cook covered ~ 6 minutes or until onions are translucent and liquid has cooked off .

Add garlic and a little olive oil if needed and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Stir in Italian seasoning.

Add chicken back to pot.

Add wine and cook uncovered ~ 5 minutes or until reduced by half.

Add crushed tomatoes and stir.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered ~ 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Add salt to taste and garnish with basil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 805
• Lipides Totaux: 36.8 g
• Lipides Saturés: 11.7 g
• Acides Gras Trans: 0.1 g
• Cholestérol: 184.5 mg
• Sodium: 496.6 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 71.7 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 6.2 g
• Sucres Totaux: 10.2 g
• Protéines: 46.4 g