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    Home » Poultry Recipes

    Published: Nov, 2018. Updated: Feb, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Chicken Contadina

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    Fall-off-the-bone chicken is smothered in a rich vegetable-infused sauce. This One Pot contadina, or country-style chicken, is an easy Italian recipe for a hearty weeknight meal. Simple ingredients - insanely delicious result.  

    Also try my delicious Baked Chicken Meatballs In A Mustard Sauce and Chicken Pumpkin Curry.

    Chicken Contadina

    Say yes to low- and slow cooked skillet chicken recipes bursting with flavor.

    Simple ingredients produce an utterly delicious and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. If you love recipes that require less work and cleaning, this Pollo Alla Contadina is the one to try.

    If you're a fan of this recipe, you need to try my other chicken recipes! This mustard chicken is a reader favorite, and skillet chicken with bell peppers is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. 

    What is Chicken Contadina

    It's a country style or farmer style chicken that is braised in simple vegetables that are often found on farmer's table.

    Although this recipe is not widely popular in the US, you can easily make Chicken Contadina at home or try it in many Italian restaurants like Carmine's in NYC, which menu got me inspired to write down this post.

    Country Style Chicken

    This classic Italian recipe is also quite affordable. Here, you can use any type of chicken that you want and substitute Cherry tomatoes for regular tomatoes.

    Bell pepper is optional too. Not everyone likes it so if you fall into that category, simple skip it and add more tomatoes, carrots and onions.

    Wine Pairings With Chicken Contadina

    • Pinot Noir
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Malbec

    More Chicken One Pot Recipes

     Mustard Chicken - my favorite French recipe that always a hit at the table.

     Chicken Paprikash - classic Hungarian recipe using simple pantry ingredients

     30-Minute Chicken In A Mustard - Parmesan Sauce - quick recipe for a busy weeknight meal

    Spanish Chicken And Rice - beautiful and tasty one pot recipe that will be great for Sunday dinner

    Serve this Chicken Contadina with my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and/or a simple green salad.

    Recipe

    Chicken Contadina

    Chicken Contadina

    Chicken Contadina is a healthy and affordable weeknight dinner for the whole family. Chicken legs are seared until crispy and then braised low and slow in an aromatic vegetables until tender.
    4.63 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 595kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

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    • 6 chicken drumsticks* see the notes
    • 1 carrot sliced or cut into thin strips
    • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
    • 1 stalk celery diced
    • 1 onion quartered and thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
    • 8 cherry tomatoes* see the notes
    • 5 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 sprig rosemary
    • ¼ c dry white wine
    • ¾ c chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoon parsley (optional) chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Heat 3 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium 10-12 inch cast iron skillet and over medium heat.
    • Season chicken with ¾ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and add it to a skillet.
    • Sear chicken on all sides until nice and brown, about 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
    • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoon of oil, add onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery, garlic and rosemary and sauté stirring occasionally for 7 minutes.
    • Add wine and stir for another 5 minutes scrapping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Add chicken broth, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, tomatoes, return chicken to a skillet and braise in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the instant meat thermometer reads 175 F.
    • Carefully remove skillet from the oven, adjust the seasoning if necessary, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Chicken
    You can also use chicken thighs or chicken breast. If you use the latter, I recommend cutting it into bite size pieces, brown on each side and then braise with vegetables for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
    Tomatoes
    Instead of Cherry Tomatoes, you can also use Grape Tomatoes or regular size tomatoes. If you choose regular tomatoes, use 2 and chop them into smaller pieces.
    ---Nutritional Information Should Be Considered An Estimate---

    Nutrition

    Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.9g | Protein: 39.2g | Fat: 41.8g | Saturated Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 9.8g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. Sues says

      November 07, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a gorgeous and cozy fall meal! Comfort food, but healthy! Adding to my weekly meal plan 🙂

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      • Iryna says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks Sues!

        Reply
    2. Emily Meyer says

      November 07, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I've been needing new chicken dinner recipes so this is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:02 pm

        You're welcome!:)

        Reply
    3. Andrea Metlika says

      November 07, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely beautiful and scrumptious! I love making things in my cast iron and letting it slowly cook. great recipe.

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      • Iryna says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:04 pm

        Thanks Andrea!

        Reply
    4. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

      November 07, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      I have no idea how I have never heard of this before! It looks like a delicious Italian classic - I'm going to have to get on my mom about why she's never made it - and send her this recipe! Haha!

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      • Iryna says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:07 pm

        It is certainly delicious:) Thanks for your comment Lauren!

        Reply
    5. Cindy Gordon says

      November 07, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh these ingredients look amazing and paired so lovely together! Certainly a comfort food dish! YUM

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      • Iryna says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks Cindy!

        Reply
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