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Chicken pollo alla boscaiola recipe.

Pollo alla Boscaiola

Mari Avalos
This delicious and traditional pollo alla boscaiola recipe features tender chicken cooked in a white sauce created with wine, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. A fall recipe that never dissapoints.
4 servings
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 8 pieces chicken
  • 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms (cleaned and sliced, or use frozen)
  • ⅔ cup black and green olives (pitted)
  • ⅔ cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 leaves fresh sage
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ½ cup white wine (or chicken stock)
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • chicken stock (as needed)
  • Salt and pepper (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil and cook the chicken on all sides for 15 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes transparent.
  • Pour in the wine and cook for 4-5 minutes. Then mix in the mushrooms and herbs.
  • Add about half a cup of chicken stock, season with salt and pepper then bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to the minimun and cover the pan. Cook for 40 minutes flipping the chicken once so it cooks evenly. If needed, add more chicken stock.
  • Remove the lid, adjust seasonings to taste, and let the sauce reduce to your liking.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes

  • Don’t rush the browning. Let the chicken get a nice golden color before moving on—this adds so much flavor.
  • Mushrooms are key! Use a mix of wild and regular mushrooms if you can—they give the dish a richer, more earthy flavor.
  • Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasoning along the way. A little more salt, pepper, or wine can make all the difference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1626mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg