This budget-friendly chicken dish makes a tasty meal with pasta, rice, or potatoes. It’s an easy preparation and full of flavor.
PrintEasy Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes
This chicken skillet dish is flavorful and easy on the budget. Use chicken thighs or leg quarters in this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken, Skillet Chicken, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Wine
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken thighs or leg quarters
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- Season the chicken parts with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces , turning frequently, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the chicken back to the pan.
- Add the chicken broth; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and wine and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender.
