Chicken Leg Quarters With Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken Leg Quarters With Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut in thin strips; 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil, or about 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 60 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Flavorful chicken leg quarters are browned then simmered with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and Italian-style seasonings. This is a flavorful dish, perfect for an everyday meal.

Serve the chicken with hot cooked pasta or roasted potatoes and a salad.

4 chicken leg quarters
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon dried basil, or about 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a large skillet or saute pan, heat oil over medium heat.
When oil is hot but not smoking, add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides. Add onion; cook until onion begins to brown.
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute longer.
Add tomatoes, bell pepper, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired.

Note: To ensure the chicken is safely cooked to at least 165 F, test it with an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
184	Calories
10g	Fat
8g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	184
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 261mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 27mg	135%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 449mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.