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White plate filled with a crispy braised chicken thigh and whole cooked Italian sausage smothered in broth and served with roasted potatoes.
5 from 2 votes

Chicken Scarpariello Recipe

Chicken Scarpariello is a classic Italian-American dish of chicken thighs braised with sausage and peppers in a sweet-and-tangy sauce. It’s a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner, perfect with potatoes, rice, or fresh bread.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 656kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pound bone-in skin-on chicken thighs - or drumsticks (4-6 large chicken thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage - chicken or pork, hot or mild (about 4-5 links)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 white onion - sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper - deseeded and sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper - deseeded and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ cup chopped cherry peppers - hot or sweet, *with ¼ cup of juice reserved
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon - juiced

Instructions

  • Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side-down, and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a clean plate and set aside. Brown the chicken in two batches if needed.
  • In the same pan, brown the sausage on all sides. Remove and set aside on a clean plate.
  • Set the pan over medium heat. Add the butter and cook the onion and bell peppers until softened about 5-7 minutes. Then add the cherry peppers and fresh garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine and scrape up any brown bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half, then stir in the chicken broth and reserved cherry pepper juice.
  • Bring to a simmer, then set the sprigs of fresh parsley, rosemary, and thyme on top, gently pushing them into the broth. Add the chicken, skin-side up, and the sausage into the skillet. Arrange the chicken so that the skin remains above the broth.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken registers 160-165°F as measured by a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven and pour the fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken. Garnish with freshly minced parsley or thyme, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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