Easy One-Pan Chicken Scarpariello with Sausage and Tangy Peppers
You can make this classic Italian-American Chicken Scarpariello right at home. This recipe uses chicken thighs, Italian sausage, and pickled peppers to create a flavorful, tangy sauce in just one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sweet or hot, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pickled cherry peppers, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons brine)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until deeply browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the Italian sausage pieces to the same skillet. Cook, breaking them up slightly, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside with the chicken.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the drained pickled cherry peppers, reserved pickling brine, white wine, chicken broth, red wine vinegar, oregano, and thyme. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the browned chicken thighs and sausage to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let the dish simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is tender.
- Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes of cooking if you want the sauce to reduce slightly. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve this flavorful chicken skillet meal hot.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, you can add 1 pound of small gold potatoes, quartered, to the skillet along with the onions and peppers. Add an extra 10 minutes to the simmering time.
- If you prefer using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness before searing to ensure even cooking.
- Use good quality Italian sausage for the best savory flavor in your tangy chicken sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh and sausage portion
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 160