Fork-Tender Braised Chicken Thighs in White Wine Sauce Recipe

Braised chicken thighs with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and thyme in a light white wine sauce are delicate and fragrant. This tasty one-pan chicken dinner pairs wonderfully with pasta or green salad.

– 2 ½ pounds (1125 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, (or 6 bone-in) – ▢Kosher salt – ▢Freshly ground black peppercorn – ▢2-3 tablespoons (30 g) all-purpose flour – ▢3 tablespoons (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil – ▢1 cup (160 g) finely chopped onion – ▢2 tablespoons (30 g) finely chopped or grated garlic – ▢1 cup (250 ml) dry white wine (such as pinot grigio) – ▢½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock or water – ▢1 cup (110 g) sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), coarsely chopped – ▢2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried – ▢2-3 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy cream, optional – ▢1 pound (500 g) coooked fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta, for serving – ▢½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INGREDIENTS

Season all sides of the chicken with 2 tablespoons salt and black pepper to taste. Flour the chicken on both sides until lightly coated.

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Heat oil in a 3- or 4-quart large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken in two batches for 5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to plate.

STEP 2

Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 3 minutes until cooked and aromatic. Pour in wine and bubble 5 minutes. 

STEP 3

Add 1/4 tsp salt and stock or water. Put the chicken and tomatoes back in the pan. Top the chicken with herb sprigs.

STEP 4

Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Boneless chicken takes 20 minutes, bone-in 30–35. Tender chicken should fall off the bone.

STEP 5

Break the pan chicken into large bits with two forks. Remove the bones from bone-in thighs and mix them with the pan sauce. Stir in cream.

STEP 6

Cover pasta with chicken and pan sauce. Add cheese and thyme if preferred. Mix everything and enjoy!

STEP 7

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