Spring Vegetable-Chicken Ragout

Name: Spring Vegetable-Chicken Ragout
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-in. pieces; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 mediums carrots, peeled and cut into 2-in. matchsticks; 710 milliliters sliced stemmed shiitake or cremini mushrooms; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 340 grams frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted; 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 strip fresh lemon zest, about 2 in. long and 1/2 in. wide; 591 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 170 grams shaved parmesan; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each cut lengthwise into 2 pieces

Spring Vegetable-Chicken Ragout might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 407 calories, 37g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is perfect for Spring. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, olive oil, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Season chicken all over with salt and pepper.

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Whole Chicken

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a 5- to 7-qt. pot over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Pot

Add half of the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken (if pan begins to scorch, reduce heat).

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Whole Chicken

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Reduce heat to medium.

Add remaining tbsp. oil and onion to pot; cook until onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.

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Onion

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Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Garlic

Add carrots and cook just until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.

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Carrot

Add artichoke hearts, mushrooms, thyme, and lemon zest; stir to combine. Return chicken to pan and stir in chicken broth. Cover, lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook 10 minutes.

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