Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or full legs, or a whole chicken, cut up)
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salt
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pepper
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paprika
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1 onion, chopped
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
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2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
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6 ounces marinated artichokes, halves
Instructions
- Remove and discard skin and any excess fat from chicken. Moderately sprinkle both sides of each chicken piece with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and add half the chicken pieces and cook, turning pieces until golden brown, for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and basil. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Nestle chicken pieces into tomato mixture in the pan, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, turning chicken occasionally. Cook for about 20-30 minutes. Chicken is fully cooked when juices run clear.
- Stir in artichokes and zucchini, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until zucchini is barely tender.
- Stir in parsley and olives, and serve over your pasta of choice.