Description
A rustic Italian-style chicken stew with bell peppers, onions, and a rich tomato-wine sauce, slow-cooked to tender perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.
- Transfer vegetables and wine to the slow cooker, then place seared chicken on top.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the chicken and stir in oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian