Herb-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Name: Herb-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 package (8 oz) sliced cremini baby bella; 1 large onion halved and thinly sliced; 8 small chicken thighs skin removed (about 2 pounds); 1 1/2 tsps McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil; 3/4 tsp organic oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Chile Pepper, Chipotle; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes undrained

This robust main dish will fast become a cold weather favorite. Basil and oregano complement the mushrooms and tomatoes, while bacon and chipotle chile peppers add a nice, smoky flavor.

15m

PREP TIME

45m

COOK TIME

315

CALORIES

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (8 ounces) sliced cremini, baby bella Substitutions available
- white mushrooms
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 small chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil Leaves
3/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Oregano Leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Chipotle Chile Pepper
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook bacon in large deep skillet or 5-quart Dutch oven on medium heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned but not crisp and some fat has been rendered, turning frequently. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir about 8 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring occasionally
2 Mix basil, oregano, salt and chipotle pepper. Sprinkle evenly over chicken. Add chicken and tomatoes to skillet
3 Bring to boil, stirring to browned bits in bottom of skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally and spooning sauce over chicken. Serve over cooked rice, if desired