Chicken Ragù with Fennel and Bacon Recipe. Get your dutch ovens ready; it&#x27;s braised chicken season! This ragu recipe uses thighs for a quick, easy, inexpensive weeknight meal or dinner. Serve this comfort food meal over gnocchi, cauliflower rice, or grains. You&#x27;ll need bacon, onion, garlic, fennel, boneless chicken thighs, flour, broth, and salt and pepper.