Braised Chicken Thighs in white wine with Olives and Artichokes Served with Farro
This chicken dinner is simple for a weeknight meal and special for a weekend gathering meal. With a few quality ingredients you will have a delicious and flavorful chicken dinner served with the Italian grain, farro. The chicken thighs simmer in white wine, green Castelvetrano olives, and herbs. The briny sauce is a dream boat for soaking flavor into the farro and for dipping bread. Oh, and it all cooks in ONE PAN! Minus the farro that cooks separately.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: braised chicken thighs, chicken and artichokes
2cupscooked farrocooked according to package directions
2tablespoonsolive oil
4-6medium chicken thighsskin on or off, your preference
1shallotthinly sliced
1cupmarinated artichokes in oil
½cupgreen Castelvetrano olives
1cupdry white wine
1sprigfresh rosemary
1sprigfresh thyme
5sprigsfresh parsley
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Saute shallots in olive oil on medium-heat until translucent and slightly golden brown on edges, about 3-4 minutes. Add chicken thighs (do not crowd the pan) sear on both sides for about 4-5 minutes until well browned. Turn heat to medium low.
Add artichokes, olives, and white wine. Mix to combine in pan and scrap any dripping off the bottom to add flavor to the broth. Place the herbs on top of the chicken.
Cover and simmer on low for about 15-20 minutes until the center of chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is fully cooked.
Sprinkle with a little fresh parsley just before serving. Serve hot over prepared farro. Enjoy!