Best 6 Braised Chicken With Beans And Vegetables Recipes

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Braised chicken with beans and vegetables is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. This recipe uses simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry and fridge, and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dish is also healthy and packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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BRAISED AND ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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The idea behind this recipe was to create a contemporary American chicken dinner. The result is a whole-bird meal that takes a bit more time and effort than a simple roast chicken but offers an outcome that is just short of mind-blowing, with a variety of tastes and textures the classic cannot touch. You can make this dish with chicken parts and water or canned stock, but it's more efficient - and far tastier - to begin with a three-to-four-pound chicken and go through the whole process. Stay away from the water-pumped monsters, please; the point is to find a bird that tastes like something. The dish will serve at least four people - six, if you add a couple of sides.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons chicken fat, reserved from the chicken-skin croutons or use olive oil or butter
2 skinless chicken leg-thigh quarters
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 skin-on chicken breast, split to yield 2 halves
3 leeks, trimmed, cleaned and chopped
4 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped, leaves reserved for garnish
12 to 16 ounces cremini, shiitake, button or other fresh mushrooms, quartered or sliced
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Chicken-wing meat
The quick chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350. Put the chicken fat in a roasting pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle the leg quarters with salt and pepper and add them to the pan, flesh side down. Cook, turning and rotating the pieces as necessary, until well browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, then add the breast halves, skin side down. Brown them well, then flip and cook for just 1 minute or so; remove to a separate plate.
  • Put the leeks, carrots, celery, mushrooms, herbs and chicken-wing meat in the same pan and cook until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nestle the leg quarters among the vegetables, meaty side up. Add enough of the stock to come about halfway up the thighs. (The amount will depend on the breadth of your pan; add a little water if necessary.)
  • Put the pan in the oven and cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour, checking occasionally and stirring the vegetables if they threaten to brown too much. When the thigh meat is tender, raise the heat to 400 and lay the breast halves on the vegetables, skin side up. Continue cooking until they are done, 20 to 30 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a platter. You can serve one of two ways: slice the breasts and shred the leg-and-thigh meat and lay the meat on top of the vegetables; or cut the leg-thigh pieces in half, cut the breasts in half and give each person a little of each. Garnish with reserved chopped celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 629, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1264 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated than it actually is! -Michelle Collins, Lake Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Sliced French bread baguette, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan., Add broth, tomato paste and seasonings to same pan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add vegetables and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. If desired, serve with baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES IN BALSAMIC-CREAM SAUCE



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Lovely flavors of the Mediterranean combine in this main dish recipe to serve over mashed potatoes or pasta. Onion, mushrooms, garlic, fresh tomatoes, fresh spinach, cream, and a touch of balsamic vinegar really dress up boneless, skinless chicken thighs, in about an hour.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup chicken broth
6 medium Roma tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spread chicken thighs on a clean work surface. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Italian seasoning all over them.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown for 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add onions to the same skillet and stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions just start to become tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and remaining Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth and return chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Add tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is tender, but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and balsamic vinegar; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. If you prefer a creamier sauce, add more cream. Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 161.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BRAISED CHICKEN & BEANS



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A healthy, low-fat dish that can be doubled or halved with ease. We think this will be a firm favourite in no time

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
300ml white wine
400g can flageolet bean , rinsed and drained
handful parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then quickly cook to brown it all over.
  • Tip in the onion, garlic and thyme, then fry for a further 2 mins. Pour in the wine, 150ml water and a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins, covering halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is tender.
  • Stir the beans into the pan and briefly warm through. Roughly chop the parsley, then scatter over to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.11 milligram of sodium

QUICK-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH GREENS



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There's a family of dishes that are both tangy and cozy: hot and sour soup, braised collard greens, puttanesca, brisket and now, this pot of braised chicken and greens. Its bite comes from hot pickled peppers and their brine, while the comfort comes from browned onions, tomato paste, cumin and chicken broth - and the knowledge that you can make this dish quickly with boneless thighs and any dark, leafy greens in your fridge. Eat the stew on top of something starchy to soak up the broth; it's especially good with crunchy olive oil-fried toast (see Tip).

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup sliced hot pickled peppadew, cherry or pepperoncini peppers, and 2 tablespoons brine reserved, plus more to taste
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 pounds (1 to 2 bunches) dark leafy greens, such as kale, Swiss chard or escarole, de-stemmed and coarsely chopped
Fried toast (see Tip), pasta, boiled or mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or grains, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring just a few times, until translucent and browned, 6 to 9 minutes. Add the peppers, tomato paste, brown sugar and cumin, and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste is a shade darker and starts to stick to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the broth, chicken, greens and pickled-pepper brine. Season with salt and stir to combine. Cover the pot, keep on medium-high and bring to a simmer. Uncover, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered until the chicken is cooked through and the greens are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Using two forks, shred the chicken right in the pot into pieces, then stir to combine. Taste and adjust with salt, sugar (if it's too tangy or spicy) and brine (if it's too sweet or flat). Eat with starch of choice.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH BEANS AND VEGETABLES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Braise     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken
1 can diced tomatoes (low/no-salt)
1 can low-sodium black soy beans (regular black beans or chick peas will work also)
Mirepoix:
2 whole carrots, diced
2 ribs of celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
Handful of string beans, baby corn, baby squash, carrots, snow peas (any assortment of vegetables will work really)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tbsp crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt (to taste)
Ground black pepper (to taste)
1-quarts and 2cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup of dry white wine
3 tbsp virgin coconut oil (good olive oil can also be used)
2 cups Whole grain brown rice

Steps:

  • For the rice, follow package instructions using chicken stock instead of water, and add 1tbsp of the coconut oil for extra flavor. For the braise: 1. Wash, dry and cut up the chicken into 8 pieces. Discard backbone, breast bones, & gizzards (you can save these for a soup) 2. Put about 1 ½ tbsp of the oil in the bottom of a wide pot, and sear the chicken pieces until browned. Do not over cook. About 1-2 min per side then remove chicken from pan. You want to keep the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. 3. Put 1 tbsp oil in the pan along with garlic, bay leaves, and mirepoix. Sweat the ingredients for about 5-7 min until fragrant. Do not sauté. 4. Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the brown bits. Add rosemary sprigs and crushed red pepper. Stir to incorporate the ingredients. 5. Add the vegetables, the chicken, beans, tomatoes, and the chicken stock. 6. Simmer on med low for about 40mins to 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans adds different flavors and textures to the dish. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and flavorless.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the dish, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the dish. Some good options include oregano, thyme, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or salad.

Conclusion:

Braised chicken with beans and vegetables is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables, this dish is a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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