Pollo in Potacchio (Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Rosemary)

Pollo in Potacchio is an Italian braised chicken dish made with tomatoes, rosemary and garlic. The chicken cooks until it's fork tender, which is great served with pasta, noodles, spaghetti squash or polenta.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

Dutch Oven

Step 3

Lightly season the chicken with salt and fresh pepper. Place a Dutch Oven or large heavy pot on medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, when hot add the chicken and sear until browned on all sides, about 6-7 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a dish and set aside.

Step 4

Sauté garlic and onions (and red pepper flakes if using) in remaining oil; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery and carrots and saute on medium-low for about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add the wine and chicken broth, scraping any caramelized bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Add tomatoes, marjoram, reduce heat to low, adjust salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chicken and rosemary to the sauce, partially cover and cook slowly on low heat for another 25 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding water if needed.

Step 7

Slow Cooker:

Step 8

Start with the same directions step 1 and 2 on the stove, reducing the chicken broth to 1 cup. Transfer to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours.

Step 9

Instant Pot:

Step 10

Lightly season the chicken with salt and fresh pepper. Press saute on the Instant Pot and add 1/2 tbsp oil, brown half of the chicken and sear until browned on all sides, about 6-7 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a dish and set aside, repeat with the remaining 1/2 tbsp oil and chicken. Set aside.

Step 11

Add remaining teaspoon oil, add garlic, onions (red pepper flakes if using) celery and carrots and saute on medium-low for about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Add the wine and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping any caramelized bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

Step 12

Add tomatoes, marjoram, adjust salt and pepper to taste and mix, return the chicken to the pot, add the rosemary to the sauce, cover and cook high pressure 30 minutes, natural release.

Step 13

Serving: 3oz chicken, 1/2 cup sauce, Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 29.5g, Fat: 7.5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 133mg, Sodium: 362mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 3g

Step 14

Blue Smart Points: 4 Green Smart Points: 5 Purple Smart Points: 4 Points +: 5

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