Braised Chicken and Veggies Recipe

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Submitted by wolfpackgrrr

Makes 4 servings

Braised Chicken and Veggies

Recipe Ingredients for Braised Chicken and Veggies

2	tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2	pounds chicken thighs
1/2	large onion, minced
1 1/2	tablespoons garlic paste
2	tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1	tablespoon minced fresh sage
4	green bell peppers, sliced
2	small zucchini, cut into rounds
16	ounce diced tomatoes
1	cup dry white wine
1/2	cup chicken broth

Recipe Directions for Braised Chicken and Veggies

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes total, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to platter (reserve skillet).
Add onion, garlic, sage and parsley to same skillet; sauté until onion is soft, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Add green peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, broth and wine; return chicken to skillet. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat 30 minutes. Uncover; cook until chicken is tender and sauce is reduced, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Italian, Super Bowl, Braise, Sugar-Free

Serving Size 638.2g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

626

Calories from Fat

220

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

24.5g

38%

Saturated Fat

5.7g

29%

Trans Fat

0.0g

Cholesterol

202mg

67%

Sodium

312mg

13%

Total Carbohydrates

18.5g

Dietary Fiber

5.2g

21%

Sugars

10.4g

Protein

69.7g

Vitamin A 102%	•	Vitamin C 302%
Calcium 9%	•	Iron 24%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Calorie Breakdown
Nutrition Breakdown

Daily Values

Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

Low in sodium

High in niacin

High in selenium

High in vitamin A

High in vitamin B6

Very high in vitamin C

Bad points

High in cholesterol

Contains alcohol

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