The Secret To The Most Flavorful One Pot Chicken Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and remain moist during cooking.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: cheap red wine

Non-alcoholic options are lower in calories.

Trim excess skin from chicken thighs and legs.

Pour one bottle of dry red wine into a bowl and soak chicken for at least 1 hour.

Cut bacon into thick pieces and cook in a 14-inch pan over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until crispy.

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.

Dredge chicken pieces in flour, shaking off excess.

Sear chicken in the same pan until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, in batches if necessary.

Add bacon back to the pan with the chicken.

Add minced garlic, chopped carrot, celery, onion, thyme, tomato paste, bay leaves, and chicken stock to the pan.

Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking until chicken is tender.

In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter and olive oil until cooked.

Combine mushrooms and onions with the chicken before serving.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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