WINE & TOMATO BRAISED CHICKEN -- CROCK POT

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From EatingWell Magazine: January/February 2011 -- Chicken thighs cook in a simple herb-infused tomato-and-wine sauce. The bone-in thighs give it plenty of hearty flavor, and because you cook them without the skin, it keeps the dish healthy. There's plenty of sauce, so serve it over noodles or rice.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 chicken thighs (about 3 3/4 pounds, bone-in, skin removed, trimmed)
4 slices bacon (cooked ~ reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat)
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry white wine (Or, substitute 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth mixed with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (with juice, coarsely chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped ~ optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the skinless, bone-in chicken thighs in a 4-quart (or larger) crock pot.
  • Cook bacon ~ drain well ~ crumble bacon over chicken in crock pot.
  • IF YOU HAVE THE TIME, cook onion, over medium heat, in 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, pepper and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine, bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Add tomatoes and their juice and salt; stir well.
  • Pour the tomato-wine mixture over chicken.
  • IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME, place the following into crock pot over the chicken: crumbled bacon, sliced onion, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, pepper, bay leaf, wine, tomatoes and their juice, and salt!
  • Cover and cook until the chicken is very tender, about 3 hours on High, or 6 hours on Low. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over cooked noodles, or rice ~ garnish with chopped parsley.

Master Games
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Jackson CARROLL
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to add some flavor to a bland chicken breast.


sabita bastola
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of wine and tomatoes, and it's always turned out great.


Jumakhan Sulmankhel
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The chicken is elegant and delicious, and the sauce is perfect.


Fahima Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Ben Hassine Ahmed
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This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Vaughn Jacks
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day.


MRMXY
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Harman Sheikh
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Naqi Raza
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Jay Goldberg
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so simple and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Atiq Mughal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing.


Vibes With Smaalliee
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect.


Cheeku Zephyr Zephyr
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.