Braised Chicken with Fennel and White Beans

Name: Braised Chicken with Fennel and White Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2- to 3-lb cut-up whole chicken, skin removed; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt); 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 fennel bulb, quartered, cored, thinly sliced; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 can (15 or 19 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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Braised in white wine, tomatoes and rosemary, this chicken is moist and flavorful.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2- to 3-lb cut-up whole chicken, skin removed
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 can (15 or 19 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, if desired

Directions

1

In deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is light golden brown. Remove chicken from pan.
2

Add onion, garlic, fennel and bell pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken, tomatoes, wine and rosemary. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken once.
3

Uncover; stir in beans. Cook about 5 minutes longer or until sauce is slightly thickened and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone. Serve in shallow bowls; sprinkle with parsley.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Serve with crusty French or Italian bread. You'll need it to dip in the flavorful sauce!

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 39g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400

Calories from Fat: 110

Total Fat: 12g; 18%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 12%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 85mg; 28%

Sodium: 390mg; 16%

Potassium: 1130mg; 32%

Total Carbohydrate: 29g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 7g; 30%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 39g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 45%; 45%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Braised in white wine, tomatoes and rosemary, this chicken is moist and flavorful.