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Delicious Italian Chicken Scarpariello with baby red peppers on a plate with bread ont he side.
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Chicken Scarpariello

A lightened up version of this classic Italian chicken, sausage, and veggie dish.
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Scarpariello
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 large bone-in chicken breasts cut into 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt 4 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 g
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar 15 ml
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 ml

For the Sauce:

  • 6 oz 170 g lean turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced (100 g)
  • 1 medium onion sliced (150 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 g
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped (1 g)
  • 3-4 cherry peppers sliced (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240 ml

Instructions

  • Season the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle with white vinegar and set aside for a few minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients.
  • Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Cook the chorizo and vegetables: In the same pot, add the sliced turkey sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the sliced red bell pepper and onion, stirring occasionally until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add spices and cherry peppers: Stir in the dried oregano, chopped rosemary, and cherry peppers. Cook for 1 more minute to enhance the flavors.
  • Simmer with chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate the browned bits.
  • Return the chicken and simmer: Nestle the reserved chicken into the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender (internal temperature: 165°F / 75°C).
  • Serve: Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, and serve.

Notes

2 WW Points per serving. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 351g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.7g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.1mg