Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, minced; 5 tsp minced fresh thyme or 1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 2 bay leaves; 12 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimed; 1 Salt and pepper; 6 oz Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves slices 1/2 inch thick

Servings: persons

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, minced
5 tsp minced fresh thyme or 1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 clove garlic, minced
1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 bay leaves
12 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimed
1 Salt and pepper
6 oz Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves slices 1/2 inch thick

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add onion, thyme, tomato paste, garlic, anchovy, and red pepper flakes and cook until onion is softened and lightly browned.
3
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
4
Slowly whisk in vinegar, scraping up any browned bits and smoothing out any lumps; cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes, and transfer to a slow cooker.
5
Stir tomatoes, broth, wine, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
6
Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
7
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours on low.
8
Gently stir in chard, cover, and cook on high until tender, 20-30 minutes.
9
Transfer chicken to serving platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
10
Let braising liquid settled for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon.
11
Discard bay leaves.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Spoon 1 cup sauce over chicken and serve with remaining sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, minced, 5 tsp minced fresh thyme or 1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard

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Variations & substitutions

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