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Best Chicken Scarpariello

Best Chicken Scarpariello: One-Pan Italian Comfort Awaits

Experience the Best Chicken Scarpariello, a one-pan dish combining juicy chicken thighs, spicy sausage, and vibrant peppers in a tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Skin-on, bone-in
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
For the Sausage & Vegetables
  • 2 links Italian Sausage Spicy preferred
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers Adjust for spice level
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Smashed
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio) Or substitute with chicken broth and cherry pepper brine
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Fresh preferred
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large heavy skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat skillet, add olive oil, sear chicken skin-side down for 6-8 mins until golden.
  3. Flip chicken, sear for 2 mins, then transfer to a platter.
  4. In the same skillet, brown the sausage links for 3-4 mins each side, slice, return to skillet.
  5. Add garlic and rosemary, sauté for 1 min until fragrant.
  6. Stir in bell peppers and hot cherry peppers, sauté for 3-5 mins.
  7. Deglaze with wine, let simmer for 2-3 mins.
  8. Add chicken broth and cherry pepper brine, simmer until thickened.
  9. Nestle chicken into skillet, simmer for 12-15 mins until cooked through.
  10. Whisk in butter, lemon juice, and zest off heat, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is dry before searing for the best texture. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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