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Chicken Scarpariello – Ultimate Italian Comfort Dish

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Chicken Scarpariello: Tender chicken thighs and drumsticks with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a savory white wine and vinegar sauce. A flavorful classic made in one skillet.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 4 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white wine (or extra chicken broth)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook sliced Italian sausage in same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté onion and bell pepper 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze with white wine, scraping browned bits, reduce 3 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Return chicken and sausage to skillet, ensuring submerged. Bring to gentle boil, then simmer low heat 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked and tender.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Red pepper flakes can be adjusted to taste.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian-American