Erica Kangas

Creamy Tomato Chicken

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Nov 1, 2024
Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 60 min.
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs, 4
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Flour, 1/4 cup
  • Olive oil, 3 tbs.
  • Butter, 3 tbs.
  • Garlic, 3 cloves
  • Tomato paste, 3 tbs.
  • Oregano, 1/2 tsp.
  • Basil, 1/2 tsp.
  • Red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp.
  • Chicken stock, 1 cup
  • Heavy cream, 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan, 1/2 cup
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, 1/3 cup

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Large pan

Prep

  • Thaw chicken
  • Grate parmesan
  • Chop garlic
  • Slice sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Place flour on a large plate.

  3. Heat oil and butter in pan until butter is melted.

  4. For each piece of chicken: coat, shake off excess flour, and place into pan. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.

  5. Flip chicken over and cook until the other side is golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add more oil as needed.

  6. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  7. Reduce heat and add garlic. Cook until fragrant.

  8. Add tomato paste. Stir until color deepens.

  9. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.

  10. Increase heat and add chicken stock.

  11. Bring to a simmer and stir occassionally until liquid is reduced by half.

  12. Stir in 1/2 cup of cream.

  13. Stir in parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and rest of the cream.

  14. Place chicken back into the pan to heat, about 4 minutes.

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