CHICKEN THIGHS AND MUSHROOMS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs, excess fat and skin trimmed (about 1 Ã 1/2 lbs.)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, slightly pureed in a food processor
1/4 cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm ½ tablespoon of the oil.
Add the thighs and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer them to a 2-quart casserole.
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon oil to the skillet; add the onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until tender, 6-7 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, wine, Italian seasoning, and remaining ¼ teaspoon sauce and mix well.
Pour over the thighs.
Bake, covered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with the cheese and bake, uncovered, until the cheeses melt, about 5 minutes longer.