Description
Cozy One-Pot Chicken Marengo is a comforting and hearty French-inspired dish featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, olives, and aromatic herbs. This ultimate recipe combines searing and stovetop simmering for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Oil
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or yellow)
Tomato Mixture
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing Touches
- ½ cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sear the Chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Season the Sauce: Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to evenly incorporate the spices into the sauce.
- Return Chicken to the Pot: Place the browned chicken thighs back in the pot with skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken pieces to coat them well.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let the dish simmer gently for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add Olives: Five minutes before the cooking time ends, stir in the sliced green olives to heat through and infuse flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, fresh garnish. Serve hot for a comforting, delicious meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is seared properly to develop flavor and keep the skin crispy.
- Simmer gently to keep the chicken tender and juicy.
- Use green olives that are pitted to avoid bites of pits.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preference during cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
