Red Wine Braised Chicken with Orecchiette Pasta

Name: Red Wine Braised Chicken with Orecchiette Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound mushrooms, shiitake; 1 cup yellow onion sliced; 1/2 cup carrots diced; 1/2 cup celery sliced; 2 cups red wine; 2 cups tomatoes diced, seeded; 4 cups chicken broth; ⅓ cup parsley leaves chopped; 1/2 pound pasta; 1/4 cup basil chopped; 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes

Servings: persons

6 large chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound mushrooms, shiitake
1 cup yellow onion sliced
1/2 cup carrots diced
1/2 cup celery sliced
2 cups red wine
2 cups tomatoes diced, seeded
4 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup parsley leaves chopped
1/2 pound pasta
1/4 cup basil chopped
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes

1
Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
2
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and quickly brown chicken over high heat.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and saute until very lightly browned.
5
Return chicken to pan and add wine, tomatoes, thyme, sage, and the stock and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Remove chicken and cut meat into bite-sized slices and set aside.
8
Strain braising liquid reserving vegetables and return liquid to pot.
9
Bring to a boil and cook over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes to reduce and thicken lightly.
10
This also concentrates the flavors.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and drops of balsamic vinegar if using.
12
Add reserve meat and vegetables and heat through.
13
Stir in parsley and keep warm.
14
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and pasta.
15
Cook pasta until just tender, drain and toss with chopped basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
16
Place pasta in center of warm, large flat pasta bowls and ladle braised chicken sauce around garnish with basil springs and shaved cheese and serve immediately.

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 pound mushrooms, shiitake, 1 cup yellow onion sliced, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Braised Chicken with Orecchiette Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!