Recipe from Bon Appetit
Ingredients
1 link Sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, and meat crumbled
1/2C Panko bread crumbs
1/2C Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1ea Large shallot, minced
1ea Large egg
2T Fresh parsley, chopped
2T Fresh thyme, chopped
1/2t Salt
1/4t Ground black pepper
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2-1/2lbs Skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2T Olive oil
1/4C Chopped bacon, or pancetta
3/4C Onion, finely chopped
6 cloves Garlic, minced
750ml Dry red wine
3C Low sodium chicken broth
2C Canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1ea Bay leaf
1t Dried basil
1lb Egg noodles
Process
Mix the first 9 ingredients in a medium bowl
Place 1 chicken thigh on a work surface
Fill the area where the bone was removed with 2T of stuffing
Wrap the chicken thigh around the filling and tie with kitchen string to hold it together
Repeat with the remaining thighs and stuffing
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat
Add the bacon or pancetta and sauté until the bacon fat is rendered, about 5 minutes
Transfer the bacon or pancetta to paper towels to drain
Add the chicken to the drippings
Cook until the chicken is golden on all sides, about 10 minutes
Transfer to a plate
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet
Sauté until tender, about 10 minutes
Return the bacon or pancetta to the skillet
Add the wine
Boil until the mixture is reduced to 2C, about 12 minutes
Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, and chicken thighs
Bring to a boil
Reduce the heat
Simmer, uncovered until the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes
CAN BE MADE A DAY AHEAD
Cool slightly
Chill until cold
Cover and keep chilled
Rewarm over medium heat before continuing
Transfer the chicken to a bowl
Cover to keep warm
Simmer sauce in a skillet until slightly thickened and reduced to 4C, about 10 minutes
Season with salt and pepper
Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm to bite
Drain and transfer noodles to a large platter
Top with the chicken and sauce and serve
