Italian Braised Chicken

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Italian Braised Chicken - delicious one-pot braised chicken recipe with tomato and basil sauce. Amazing weeknight meal for the family!

Delicious one-pot Italian braised chicken recipe with tomato and basil sauce.
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This time of year when the leaves fall and I start to feel the chills in the air, it’s all about braising, stewing, and slow-cooking in my kitchen. There is just something cozy about Fall cooking: the mouthwatering aromas wafting in the kitchen and the comforting foods that set our stomach rumbling. I love Fall.

Close up easy Italian braised chicken thighs.

One of my favorite dishes to make is this inviting Italian braised chicken with just a few simple ingredients. It’s extremely easy to make and the result is absolutely hearty and delicious.

It’s best served with a simple pasta dish or even rice, and it’s a perfect family-friendly weeknight dinner that feeds the entire family.

Italian braised chicken with homemade tomato sauce.

For this Italian braised chicken recipe, first I browned the chicken thighs on medium heat, then I stewed it on low heat. The end result is tender, juicy, and moist chicken in one pot. For the cooking utensil, you can use a stainless steel skillet, a ceramic braiser pot or a pan.


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This recipe is only 352 calories per serving.

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4.68 from 59 votes

Italian Braised Chicken

Italian Braised Chicken – delicious one-pot braised chicken recipe with tomato and basil sauce. Amazing weeknight meal for the family. 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb (500g) chicken thighs
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 14 oz (400g) whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion (1/2 onion)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 fresh Italian basil leaves, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley for garnishing

Instructions 

  • Rinse the chicken thighs with water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken. Puree the tomatoes in a food processor.
  • Heat up the Xtreme braiser on high heat. When it's fully heated, arrange the chicken thighs, skin side down, first. Brown both sides of the chicken. Remove the chicken from the braiser, save the juice that seeps out from the chicken.
  • Turn the heat to medium and add the olive oil to the braiser. Saute the onion and garlic, for a couple of minutes, or until the diced onion becomes soft. Add the tomato puree and basil, stir to combine well.
  • Transfer the chicken and the juice into the braiser, cover the braiser with its lid and simmer on low heat, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken becomes tender. Add salt and brown sugar, stir to combine well. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 351kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 232mg, Potassium: 496mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 343IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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45 Comments

  1. Meldy says:

    Can I substitute fried basil for fresh? If so, how much?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes.

  2. Stephanie Saunders says:

    I love this recipe, and so does my family. I’ve served it with rice and pasta. Also, I usually buy crushed tomatoes. Helps skip the process of putting the whole tomatoes in a food processor.

  3. Choong Liu says:

    Can I cook this in a slow cooker?
    It would be very helpful if there is a small pic of the dish with the recipe. The pic. does not appear in the printout.

  4. Renee says:

    how do you make this if you do not have a the braiser?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Renee, you can use a skillet and cover it.

  5. BB says:

    5 stars
    I didnโ€™t have canned tomatoes and subbed in jarred tomato sauce. It turned out awesome.

  6. Steven says:

    Have you tried doing this in the oven, I was going to start on the stove and move to the oven. Any suggestions?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Sure you can!

  7. Cindy says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! My hubby LOVES basil and I came across your recipe while searching for recipes with chicken and basil. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts (because that’s what I had on hand) so I added a little extra oil and a bit of good, homemade chicken stock (maybe a quarter cup) to make up for drippings lost from lack of skin. We also topped with more fresh basil rather than parsley, to boost the basil flavor. I served green beans on the side, and hubby had his over pasta. Hubby says, it’s a keeper!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Cindy, thanks for trying this Italian Braised Chicken recipe.

    2. eileen says:

      I like your recipe, I also use skinless chicken
      Thanks for posting

  8. Nora Mccollister says:

    Great recipe to cut down for two. Came out great.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Nora, awesome glad that you tried my Italian braised chicken.

  9. Jessie harrhitay says:

    I dont have cermaic braiser.. can I use normal pot?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes, you can.

  10. Charles E says:

    5 stars
    Made the recipe . Turned out very good.Added a few things and made it my way. The family loved it