Description
This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for showcasing the cocotte pan’s strengths. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs come together in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in your cocotte pan over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same pan, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pan. Stir to coat the vegetables in the aromatic mixture.
- Build the Broth:
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add thyme, rosemary, and the bay leaf. Stir well.
- Return the Chicken:
- Place the seared chicken thighs back into the pan, skin-side up.
- Cover the cocotte with its lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, and the vegetables are soft.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available (e.g., zucchini, green beans, or parsnips).
- To thicken the broth, mash a few potatoes into the liquid before serving.
- For added flavor, a splash of fresh lemon juice can be stirred in at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cocotte pan recipe, chicken and vegetables, one-pot meal