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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This Italian-inspired chicken dish is a one-pot meal your family is sure to love. Serve over hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi pasta. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, skinned |
4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned |
4 chicken drumsticks (about1 pound), skinned |
2 cups chopped onion |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil |
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
1/4 cup sliced green olives |
1/4 cup capers |
1 tablespoon sugar |
dash of ground red pepper |
2 bay leaves |
1 (28-ounce) can italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped |
8 cups hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi |
parsley sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast halves to pan; sauté 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken pieces; sauté 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add celery; sauté 5 minutes. Add basil and next 8 ingredients (basil through tomatoes). Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Uncover and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
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