Braised Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lentil Ragù & Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Serves 4 · medium

French Provençal-inspired braised chicken thighs nestled in a velvety lentil and tomato ragù, finished with fresh herbs and served alongside caramelized root vegetables—a rustic, elegant dinner with deep, complex flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 2 lbs total
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup green lentils, dry
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes, no sugar added
- 1 cup dry white wine, or vegetable broth
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary


