Chicken Bonne Femme

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   Trim excess fat from chicken, pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

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   Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp.

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   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

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   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pot.

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   Cook chicken in the bacon fat over medium high heat until well browned, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate and set aside.

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   Arrange potatoes, cut-side down, in the pot and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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   Stir in onion, celery and butter and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

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    Stir in wine, broth and bacon and bring to a boil.

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    Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot.

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    Reduce heat to medium-low.

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    Stir in rice and rosemary.

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    Cover and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.

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    Check after 15 to 20 to make sure the liquid has not cooked off.

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    Add more chicken broth or water if it is getting too dry.

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    4.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.