Classic Chicken Vesuvio

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This classic chicken vesuvio dish cooks in a luscious white wine sauce. It starts on the stovetop and completes baking in the oven. For even faster preparation, use an oven-safe skillet.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 10 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or more as needed

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups white wine, divided

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 small lemon, juiced

  • 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add grapeseed oil. Add chicken to the skillet; brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each oregano and garlic powder. Add potatoes to the skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until all sides are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken and potatoes to a large roasting pan.

  5. Add garlic to the skillet over medium-high heat; cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup white wine; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth; cook until sauce reduced, 7 to 10 minutes; pour over chicken and potatoes.

  6. Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

  7. During the last 25 minutes of cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour and stir to create a roux. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and heavy cream until sauce is incorporated and slightly thickened, 7 to 10 minutes; stir in lemon juice. Set aside.

  8. Stir peas into the roasting pan; continue cooking until peas are heated through and chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven; pour wine sauce over chicken.

Cook's Note:

If the skillet you use is large enough and oven-safe, you can bake the dish in the skillet instead of transferring to a roasting pan.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

617 Calories
34g Fat
31g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 617
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 859mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 902mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.