Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken

From EatingWell: January/February 2011

Here chicken thighs cook in a simple herb-infused tomato-and-wine sauce. The bone-in thighs give it plenty of hearty flavor, and since you cook them without the skin, it keeps the dish healthy. There’s plenty of sauce, so serve it over pappardelle or brown rice. Steamed broccoli or sautéed broccoli rabe tossed with olive oil and a splash of lemon juice complete the meal.

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28 Reviews for Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken

04/27/2013

Anonymous

Bland

I had high hope after reading all the recipes to tweek the recipe, use red wine, add more veggies, herb, garlic for flavor. But it didn't happen, no hint of fire roasted tomato's, herbs or garlic. The chicken was over cooked. Maybe cooking 3 hours is best, but some reviews cooked for 8 hours. Where are recipes that allow you to start before work and come home to an amazing meal? That what slow cookers are for!

Pros: Slow Cooker

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03/07/2013

Anonymous

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Totally worth it! Big flavors with a great result!

I don't typically like slow-cooker recipes because they tend to be bland, overdone, and just not bold enough. This recipe is absolutely the exception! I used every ingredient asked for, but prepared it a bit differently. I did not use the juice from the can of tomatoes as I know the chicken will let off a ton of juice and I wanted the sauce to be substantial, not runny. The chicken cooked to perfection in about 3 hours on LOW for my slow cooker (mine runs a bit hot, though.) The biggest key to slow-cooking is not overdoing the meat! When it hits 165 degrees, you're good. I also took all the chicken out of the cooker, along with the bay leaf, and I used an immersion blender to puree some of the sauce. (Not all of it though!) I tempered in some cornstarch to help thicken the sauce, and it was unbelievable! I put the chicken back in to sop up all the sauce and served it with a greek salad. So good for a slow-cooker recipe! I'm thoroughly impressed.

Pros: Easy, flavorful

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02/25/2013

Anonymous

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This is the best slow cooker recipe I have ever made! My family likes big bold flavors so I seasoned the chicken with some salted dry seasoning mix (adobo) and a tsp of canola oil. This, in my opinion, did not make it salty. After letting it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours I heeded the advice of other reviewers and used fire roasted diced tomatoes, red wine and added a teaspoon each of parsley, and basil. We don't like fennel, so I omitted that. Next time I will dice the onions instead of slicing them. I didn't like the look of the long strands. I served it with whole wheat couscous. It was truly delicious. I will make it again and again. Thanks for the recipe!

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01/30/2013

Anonymous

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Budget Friendly and Quick and Easy!

I loved this recipe! I am always looking for slow cooker recipes that I can put together in no time and that I have most of the ingredients for! I had everything but the fennel and white wine so I substituted caraway seed for fennel and then used red wine since that was what I had on hand and it turned out great! Also I added ranch dressing to the sauce mix because my family LOVES ranch dressing and it added just the right amount of creaminess! Will definitely be keeping this recipe and using it more!

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12/17/2012

Anonymous

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Lots of flavor

I loved the smoky background flavor the bacon added and thought the balance of spices was just right. I used the broth option because I didn't have any wine and it was still delicious. I am making this again this week with the wine and will add mushrooms this time. I say give this a try!

Pros: Easy, slow cooker

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