Dinner: Braised Rotisserie Chicken With Bacon, Tomatoes, and Kale

Recipe by /contributors/anna-stockwell The cheater's braise: Bring cold grocery store rotisserie chicken back to life with the flavor of a slow-cooked braise in a fraction of the time.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale

Health benefits of Braised Rotisserie Chicken With Bacon, Tomatoes, and Kale

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces bacon (about 4 strips), sliced crosswise into 1/4" strips
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet with a lid or braising pan over medium. Cook bacon until fat starts to render, about 5 minutes. Add shallots and cook until shallots are soft and fat is rendered from bacon, 8 –10 minutes.
Increase heat to high and add wine, garlic, and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and nestle chicken pieces, skin side up, in sauce. Top with kale, cover, and cook until kale is wilted, about 6 minutes. Stir kale into sauce and cook, uncovered, until chicken is warmed through, about 5 minutes more. Serve with bread.

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