Ingredients
– 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 bell pepper, sliced
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup Catalina dressing
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Braised Catalina Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Brown the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet, skin side down, and brown for about 5-7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Mix in Dressing and Spices: Add the Catalina dressing, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
6. Return Chicken to Skillet: Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce.
7. Cover and Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
8. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes.
9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
Following these steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 30g