One-pot Chicken and Vegetables

The recipe for One-pot Chicken and Vegetables is a practical and delicious dish, combining the intense flavor of chicken with the freshness of vegetables. Plus, I’ll suggest an Italian twist to make it even tastier. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs (or breasts, if you prefer)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 200 g of cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary)
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• 500 ml of chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• A pinch of chili pepper (optional, for a spicy Italian touch)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and brown the chicken thighs until golden on both sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and potatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes and aromatic herbs (rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf). If you like, you can also add a pinch of chili pepper.
5. Stir well and add the chicken broth.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables and bake everything, uncovered, for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked and the vegetables are tender.
8. Be careful not to let the dish dry out too much during baking, add some broth if necessary.
9. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Curiosity

The “one-pot” cooking method has very ancient origins and is found in various culinary cultures. In Italy, dishes cooked all in one pot are common, especially in rural areas, where it was important to prepare hearty meals without wasting too much fuel. Moreover, this technique allows the flavors to blend perfectly with each other, creating a rich and profound result.