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Baked Chicken with Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Do you love cherry tomatoes as much as me? I love biting into them and getting a sweet burst of tomato goodness that just screams summer time. And as good as they are raw they are even better when they are slow roasted with some garlic. And as if garlic and tomatoes wasn’t enough, how about adding some chicken and wine to the mix? The result is a simple, rustic dish that reminds me of a few I had while I was in Tuscany.

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again because I think it’s really important. One of the things I really loved about Tuscan cooking was the simplicity of it all. Each and every meal we had while we were exploring Fiesole, Siena and Florence was simple but oh so flavorful. There were very few ingredients and they were seasoned so delicately that the true flavor of the ingredients really shined through. I have tried to bring that philosophy into my cooking at home and every once in a while I will get a true gem like this dish that transports me back to that little restaurant in Fiesole overlooking the city of Florence. Ahhh Italy. One day we’ll get back, probably a year when we don’t buy a house.

Baked chicken with tomatoes in baking dish.

Baked Chicken with Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Chicken, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, olive oil, salt and pepper. So simple and so delicious.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds combo of chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish. Place tomatoes around chicken. Sprinkle with chopped garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine. Cook for 45 - 60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. If it starts to brown too much place foil on top to prevent burning. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: cherry tomatoes, chicken, dinner, Food, garlic, italian, italy, Recipe, summer, tomatoes

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  • Reply
    Jade
    May 8, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Hello Des! Is there any way to make this without wine? Are there any alternatives for the wine or would it be okay to just eliminate that bit? Thank you! xxx

    • Reply
      Norrin Radd
      August 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Use balsamic vinegar, although I can’t imagine what the aversion to wine could be.

  • Reply
    Lynne
    February 22, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Please advise what is good to serve with this chicken. Pasta? If so, what kind would be best?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      February 22, 2013 at 11:34 am

      Hi Lynne- I would personally serve it with a rice pilaf but a simple olive/oil garlic pasta would also be good.

  • Reply
    Maria @ TheFatLossAuthority
    December 18, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    This is the perfect combination. I made this recently and it was delicious and not hard to make – A huge plus for me with my busy schedule. My husband also like it but wanted me to add more tomatoes the next time I make – I don’t know if I will, but when I make it again, I’ll tell him I did either way! lol

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    Monica
    August 10, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    This dish looks really yummy I think i might have to try this tomorrow night!

  • Reply
    Cookie
    August 9, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Chicken and tomatoes are so perfect together! Can’t wait to try this!

  • Reply
    Jenn's Food Journey
    July 25, 2010 at 10:52 am

    I could eat my weight in cherry tomatoes..they are so delicious! I love simple dishes like this! Easy and lots of flavor. It looks beautiful!

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    Susan Marie
    July 23, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Sometimes, simple is the best! I always have these ingredients on hand, so I’ll definitely be trying this dish. We, too, have fabulous memories of the week we stayed in a Tuscan farmhouse in Chiusdino. It is not a tourist town, so we ended up shopping in the village and raiding the owner’s garden for fresh herbs to cook our own Tuscan meals!

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    StephenC
    July 23, 2010 at 6:37 am

    I, too, love the simplicity of this dish. So little preparation needed.

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