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    Nicoise Chicken Stew Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Tender stewed chicken in a rich base of tomatoes and fresh herbs, with a handful of olives for a tangy flavor contrast: it smells good and tastes better.

    This is a recipe to make when you have plenty of time to let it slowly simmer away in the oven – it doesn’t take a lot of hands-on prep, but the secret to the flavor is the long cooking time.

    Nicoise Chicken Stew

    Any kind of chicken parts will work for this recipe: try thighs, drumsticks, whole legs, or just a whole chicken cut into pieces. And the olives aren’t particularly fussy either; you can always use Kalamata olives if you don’t have Nicoise.

    The flavor of this stew is perfect for winter comfort food, and it reheats beautifully, so it’s ideal for cooking double and bringing to work for lunch the next day.

    In fact, it would even be good as a leftover breakfast, especially with a runny soft-cooked egg cracked over the top. Try it with some roasted carrots or parsnips or any other vegetables you like, and enjoy!

    Nicoise Chicken Stew Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 2 h

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. chicken pieces;
    • 10 garlic cloves, peeled;
    • 25 to 30 nicoise olives;
    • 28 oz. diced tomatoes;
    • 2 cups chicken stock;
    • 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced;
    • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced;
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced;
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced;
    • Cooking fat;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Nicoise Chicken Stew Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 325 F.
    2. Season each chicken piece with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    3. Melt some cooking fat in an ovenproof casserole dish placed over medium-high heat.
    4. Brown the chicken pieces for about 2 minutes on each side.
    5. Add the garlic to the casserole dish and cook until browned.
    6. Add the tomatoes, olives, chicken stock, rosemary, and thyme. Cover and place in the oven for 1 h.
    7. Add the basil and parsley, and place back in the oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
    Nicoise Chicken Stew Recipe

    Nicoise Chicken Stew Recipe

    This hearty chicken stew will warm you up from the inside out.
    4.30 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 633 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. chicken pieces
    • 10 garlic cloves peeled
    • 25 to 30 nicoise olives
    • 28 oz. diced tomatoes
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 325 F.
    • Season each chicken piece with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
      2 lbs. chicken pieces, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Melt some cooking fat in an ovenproof casserole dish placed over medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Brown the chicken pieces for about 2 minutes on each side.
    • Add the garlic to the casserole dish and cook until browned.
      10 garlic cloves
    • Add the tomatoes, olives, chicken stock, rosemary, and thyme. Cover and place in the oven for 1 h.
      25 to 30 nicoise olives, 28 oz. diced tomatoes, 2 cups chicken stock, 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp. fresh thyme
    • Add the basil and parsley, and place back in the oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
      2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 2 tbsp. fresh basil

    Nutrition

    Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 49gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 748mgPotassium: 1125mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2232IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword chicken, nicoise, stew
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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