If you’re looking for a quick, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and simple to make, this chicken thighs recipe is perfect for you.

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Tender chicken is simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with rosemary, garlic, and anchovies, creating a dish that’s both hearty and delicious.

Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or just need a fuss-free dinner idea, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 sprig of rosemary, leaves finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 75ml red wine (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Add the chicken thighs and cook them until they are browned all over.
• Sprinkle half of the chopped rosemary on the chicken and stir to coat.
• Once browned, set the chicken aside on a plate.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

• In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil.
• Gently cook the sliced red onion for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft.
• Next, add the sliced garlic, chopped anchovies, and the rest of the rosemary.
• Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture smells aromatic.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Capers

• Pour in the chopped tomatoes and capers.
• If you’re using red wine, add it now. If not, just add 75ml of water instead.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer the Chicken

• Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan.
• Make sure they’re submerged in the sauce.
• Cover the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Step 5: Serve

• Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve your chicken with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread.
• Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make dish!

FAQs

Can I use bone-in chicken thighs instead of boneless?

Yes, you can use bone-in chicken thighs, but they may take a little longer to cook. Be sure to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) to ensure it’s fully cooked.

I don’t have anchovies. Can I skip them?

Absolutely! The anchovies add a subtle depth of flavor, but if you don’t have any or prefer to omit them, the dish will still be delicious.

Quick Italian Rosemary Chicken with Tomato Sauce

This simple chicken recipe combines tender boneless thighs with fragrant rosemary, garlic, and tomatoes, creating a flavorful dish that's perfect for beginners.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 8 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
• ▢ 1 sprig of rosemary leaves finely chopped
• ▢ 1 red onion finely sliced
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves sliced
• ▢ 2 anchovy fillets chopped
• ▢ 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
• ▢ 1 tbsp capers drained
• ▢ 75 ml red wine (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

1. Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

   Add the chicken thighs and cook them until they are browned all over.

   Sprinkle half of the chopped rosemary on the chicken and stir to coat.

   Once browned, set the chicken aside on a plate.

Prepare the Sauce

1. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil.

   Gently cook the sliced red onion for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft.

   Next, add the sliced garlic, chopped anchovies, and the rest of the rosemary.

   Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture smells aromatic.

Add Tomatoes and Capers

1. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and capers.

   If you’re using red wine, add it now. If not, just add 75ml of water instead.

   Bring the mixture to a boil.

Simmer the Chicken

1. Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan.

   Make sure they’re submerged in the sauce.

   Cover the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Serve

1. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if needed.

   Serve your chicken with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread.

   Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make dish!

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