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Chicken Scarpariello

Chicken Scarpariello is a classic Italian-American comfort dish featuring crispy, golden chicken simmered with sausage, sweet and hot peppers, garlic, white wine, and broth. The result is a bold, tangy, and savory meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings. If you're searching for satisfying dinner ideas with chicken or flavorful comfort food recipes, this rustic one-pan dish delivers incredible taste with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 –6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or thighs and drumsticks)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Italian sausages sweet or mild, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • ½ cup sliced cherry peppers mild or hot
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken
  2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Sear the Chicken
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Cook Sausage and Vegetables
  8. In the same skillet, add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
  9. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  10. Add bell peppers, cherry peppers, and oregano. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
  11. Deglaze the Pan
  12. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  13. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  14. Add chicken broth and stir.
  15. Simmer
  16. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the sauce and vegetables.
  17. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  18. Finish and Serve
  19. Stir in butter for added richness.
  20. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
  21. Pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Notes

Bone-in chicken provides best flavor and texture.
Adjust cherry peppers to control spice level.
Let sauce reduce naturally for deeper flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.