Description
Savory Italian Chicken with Peppers and Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory Italian sausage, and colorful bell peppers in a rich tomato-based sauce. This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sausage:
- 4 Italian sausage links, sliced
For the Peppers:
- 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: ½ cup pickled cherry peppers or banana peppers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until browned, about 10–12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage: In the same pan, add sliced sausage and cook until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze the pan with white wine, then stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Return chicken and sausage to the pan, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in pickled peppers if using. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with bread or pasta.
Notes
- Searing the chicken and sausage builds flavor for the sauce.
- Using a mix of bell peppers adds sweetness and color.
- Pickled cherry peppers add a tangy, spicy kick similar to chicken scarpariello.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 portion (1 chicken piece with peppers and sausage)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
