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A vibrant Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken and savory sausage braised with sweet bell peppers and tangy-hot cherry peppers. This one-pan wonder is bursting with bold, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Sear the Chicken and Sausage
Sauté the Aromatics
Deglaze and Build the Sauce
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A vibrant Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken and savory sausage braised with sweet bell peppers and tangy-hot cherry peppers. This one-pan wonder is bursting with bold, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, perfect for a hearty dinner.
This italian_american recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 866.35 calories per serving with 50.7g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Braise to Perfection
Garnish and Serve
For a heartier, all-in-one meal, add 1 lb of cubed Yukon Gold potatoes to the pan along with the peppers and onions. You may need to add a splash more chicken broth.
Use hot Italian sausage, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic, and use only hot cherry peppers for a significant heat boost.
To lighten the dish, you can omit the sausage entirely. Consider adding more chicken or a greater variety of bell peppers to compensate.
Add 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata or Castelvetrano olives along with the chicken broth for an extra briny, savory layer of flavor.
Chicken and sausage provide high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
Bell peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system, and Vitamin A, which is important for vision and skin health.
The use of olive oil provides monounsaturated fats, which are known to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels.
A typical serving of this Chicken Scarpariello contains approximately 750-850 calories. The exact number can vary based on the fat content of the sausage and the size of the chicken thighs used.
It's a balanced dish with pros and cons. It's high in protein from chicken and sausage and provides vitamins from the peppers. However, it can also be high in sodium and saturated fat, primarily from the sausage and pickled ingredients. To make it healthier, use chicken sausage and low-sodium broth.
Absolutely. To control the heat, use sweet Italian sausage and choose mild or sweet pickled cherry peppers. You can also reduce the quantity of peppers and brine to your preference.
If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute it with an equal amount of chicken broth. To replicate the acidity, add 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice.
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless thighs. Sear them for 3-4 minutes per side. Since they cook faster, reduce the covered simmering time in Step 4 to about 15-20 minutes to prevent them from becoming dry.