Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Basil
Succulent chicken thighs in a fresh tomato sauce infused with garlic and basil, rustic and comforting, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt
- Black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown chicken on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
Dice onion and sauté with minced garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Return chicken to pot and simmer covered for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Tear fresh basil and stir into sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with pasta or rice.
