Saucy Chicken Over Rice Recipe

Name: Saucy Chicken Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinned chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 6 skinned chicken drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds); 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-herb seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

6 skinned chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
6 skinned chicken drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice

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Trim fat from chicken. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of chicken; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Place chicken in a 5-quart electric slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
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Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes. Add wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add tomatoes; remove from heat. Stir in Italian seasoning and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper). Pour tomato mixture over chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Serve chicken and tomato sauce over rice.
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1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

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 skinned chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), 6 skinned chicken drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds), 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Saucy Chicken Over Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saucy Chicken Over Rice

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