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Chicken Braised in Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

Chicken Braised in Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce - tender boneless chicken thighs braised in a simple, smoky spiced, fire roasted tomato sauce. Nutritious, economical, and delicious served over rice or pasta.
Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 4 cloves chopped garlic
  • ml One can Muir Glenn Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes 796 /28 0z
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups white kidney beans cooked (if using canned rinse them well)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • pinch of chili flakes (to taste depending on how spicy you prefer)
  • 2 tbsp paprika for extra smokiness use smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 leaves large bay or 3 small

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium high heat. (If you have a large dutch oven you can use it for both browning and braising the chicken.)
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add the oil to the pan.
  3. brown the outsides of the chicken thighs for a couple of minutes on each side until they get some good colour.
  4. Remove the browned chicken thighs from the pan and drain off any excess oil.
  5. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until they soften but do not brown.
  6. Transfer the onions and garlic to a dutch oven or large covered casserole dish.
  7. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well.
  8. Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the sauce and cover with the lid.
  9. Cook in a 300 degree oven for 2 hours or until the chicken is fall apart tender.
  10. Serve over rice or your voice of pasta.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is easily adapted to a slow cooker, just be sure to brown the chicken as instructed first. It should take about 4 hours on low in a slow cooker. Different brands differ with timings but when the chicken is fall-apart tender you'll know it's done.