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Chicken Vesuvio Recipe [Flavorful, Family-Approved Delight]

Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

A comforting Italian-inspired skillet dish featuring tender chicken and golden potatoes, cooked in a flavorful wine sauce with herbs and finished with buttery peas.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: italian inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet with lid
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken pieces
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potato wedges
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • cup dry white wine
  • cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter or more as needed
  • ½ cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season 2 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Sear Chicken: Heat ¼ cup olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken, skin-side down, until crisp (5-7 min). Flip and cook until golden (4-5 min). Remove and set aside.
  • Cook Vegetables: Add 2 cups Yukon Gold potato wedges, ½ chopped onion, and 5 cloves sliced garlic to skillet. Sauté until onion is translucent and potatoes brown (5-7 min). Remove and set aside.
  • Deglaze Pan: Pour ⅔ cup dry white wine into skillet. Reduce by half, scraping up browned bits (3-5 min).
  • Combine Ingredients: Return potatoes, onion, and garlic to skillet. Stir in ⅔ cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp Italian seasoning. Place chicken on top, cover with lid.
  • Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), about 45 minutes.
  • Finish Sauce: Remove chicken and vegetables; simmer remaining liquid. Add 1 tbsp butter, stir until smooth (5 min). Season with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup frozen peas, cook 1-2 min.
  • Serve: Place chicken atop potatoes, garnish with sauce and peas.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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