Description
Chicken Scarpariello is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, and tangy pepperoncini peppers cooked in a flavorful sauce. This hearty and savory recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 small onion, sliced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup sweet Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup dry white wine, ½ cup jarred pickled pepperoncini peppers (sliced or whole), 1 tablespoon brine from the pepperoncini jar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and sausage. Deglaze with wine, then add broth, pepperoncini, brine, and oregano. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce is reduced.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- For added spice, try using boneless chicken or hot sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
