How to Make Chance's Chicken Spezzatino - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chance's Chicken Spezzatino is a delicious and comforting Italian stew that is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering. This hearty dish is bursting with flavor and features tender pieces of chicken, savory vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is easy to follow and will surely impress your taste buds.

Originating from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, spezzatino is a popular dish that is typically made with beef, but ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 bowls

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta to a bowl with a slotted spoon; cover and set aside.
  • Stir red bell peppers, onion, garlic, and salt into the same pot. Cook and stir, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir black pepper, basil, thyme, and bay leaf into the pot. Add chicken stock and tomato paste; stir well to combine.
  • Nestle chicken breasts into the pot, submerging them in the stock. Increase heat to medium and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer stew until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pull chicken out of the pot and let cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Stir artichokes into the stew. Shred or cut up chicken into small pieces and return to pot. Simmer stew until chicken pieces are heated through, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with pancetta.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 2936mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 555mg