Chicken Murphy

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, one-pot braise featuring chicken, sweet Italian sausage, and a savory anchovy-caper sauce
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Chicken Murphy is a hearty, rustic American braise that combines tender chicken thighs and breasts with sweet Italian sausage. The dish is elevated by a complex, briny sauce made with anchovies, capers, black olives, and mushrooms, all simmered in white wine and tomato sauce. The celery provides a subtle earthy sweetness, while the anchovies melt into the sauce to create a deep umami flavor without tasting fishy. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something substantial yet relatively simple to prepare. Serve it over rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious, savory juices. It’s a satisfying, protein-packed dish that brings a touch of old-school home cooking to your table.

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Chicken Murphy

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1319.4

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Chicken Murphy is a hearty, rustic American braise that combines tender chicken thighs and breasts with sweet Italian sausage. The dish is elevated by a complex, briny sauce made with anchovies, capers, black olives, and mushrooms, all simmered in white wine and tomato sauce. The celery provides a subtle earthy sweetness, while the anchovies melt into the sauce to create a deep umami flavor without tasting fishy. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something substantial yet relatively simple to prepare. Serve it over rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious, savory juices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, protein-packed dish that brings a touch of old-school home cooking to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the sweet Italian sausage into 2 1/2 inch long pieces.
  2. In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, cook the sausage pieces, turning until browned on all sides. Remove to a large Dutch oven or baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Wipe out the skillet, add olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken to the Dutch oven with the sausage.
  6. In a separate saucepan, add chopped celery and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  7. In the same skillet used for chicken, add chopped onions and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until wilted and softened.
  8. Stir in the anchovy fillets, sliced black olives, and capers.
  9. Add the drained celery to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetable mixture.
  10. Pour in the white wine and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and sausage in the Dutch oven.
  12. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer on the stovetop or bake in a 350ðF (177ðC) oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  13. If the chicken begins to dry out during cooking, add a little of the reserved celery cooking liquid and a bit more tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1319.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.2g113%
Saturated Fat 22.0g111%
Cholesterol 383.1mg128%
Sodium 1472.7mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 134.5g269%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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