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Basque Style Chicken Recipe

This vibrant Basque-style chicken recipe from Hunt's is a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner. Tender chicken simmers in a rich tomato and wine sauce with earthy mushrooms, sweet peppers, and crisp peas, creating a flavour explosion in under an hour! Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 429.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Basque Style Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • one 28 oz can undrained crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • cooked rice

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How to Make Basque Style Chicken

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 1/2 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in one 28 oz can of undrained crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  7. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste (optional).
  8. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  9. While the chicken simmers, prepare the sauce thickening:
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  11. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
  12. Skim any excess fat from the vegetable mixture.
  13. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the vegetable mixture.
  14. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas.
  15. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly (about 1-2 minutes).
  16. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately over rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

8g

Carbs

15g

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