Red Wine Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Red Wine Braised Chicken with Mushrooms, where tender chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious red wine sauce with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its rich taste and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Flip and brown the other side.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms; cook until tender and moisture is released (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan as it reduces by half.
- Add chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and braise on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken thigh (about 200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 402mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or substituting chicken with duck or tofu for variety. To thicken the sauce, whisk in a cornstarch slurry during the last few minutes of cooking.