bistro braised chicken

Name: Bistro Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 8 - chicken thighs, bone in, skinned (4 oz each); 1 cup(s) carrot, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup(s) onion, choppped; 1/2 cup(s) celery, thinly sliced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 8 - dried plums, pitted and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried sage; 2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 14 ounce(s) chicken broth, low sodium; 3/4 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; 4 cup(s) egg noodles, hot, cooked

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Mar 24, 2015

Budget friendly meal featuring chicken thighs and egg noodles!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, divided
8 - chicken thighs, bone in, skinned (4 oz each)
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
3/4 cup onion, choppped
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 - dried plums, pitted and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
14 ounces chicken broth, low sodium
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
4 cups egg noodles, hot, cooked

How To Make bistro braised chicken

Step 1

Melt teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan; cook for 6 minutes, browning on both sides. remove the chicken from the pan; keep warm.

Step 2

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons butter to the pan; swirl until the butter melts. Add the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, and dried plums; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring frequently. Stir in thyme and sage; cook 30 seconds. Stir in mustard. Add the broth and 3/4 cup water, scraping pan to loosen the browned bits; bring to a simmer.
Step 3

Return the chicken to the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 35 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half (about 10 minutes). Stir in salt and pepper. Serve over noodles.
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