Chicken Scarpariello
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts (bone in, skin removed)
- kosher salt ( and black pepper to taste)
- 1 link cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage (sliced thinly on a bias (I used Aidells))
- 1/2 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets (about 4 cups))
- 1 medium onion (sliced thinly)
- 4 cloves garlic (sliced thinly)
- 4 jarred hot cherry peppers (sliced plus 1 tbsp liquid (optional for extra heat))
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (omit for whole30, paleo and replace with chicken stock)
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock
- 1 sprig rosemary (needles removed and roughly chopped, plus additional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Cut chicken in half to make 4 pieces, leaving the bone on.
- 3
Heat oil in a large, oven safe sauté pan or cast iron skillet with straight sides over medium-high heat.
- 4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown 2-3 minutes per side.
3 min - 5
Remove chicken and set aside.
- 6
Lower heat to medium and add onion, chicken sausage, cauliflower florets, garlic and cherry peppers.
- 7
Sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until vegetables and sausage start to brown.
3 min - 8
Add the white wine, cherry peppers and additional optional liquid.
- 9
Raise heat and allow to boil for about 2 minutes before adding chicken stock.
2 min - 10
Add chicken breasts back into pan, bone side down, sprinkle rosemary on top, bring to a boil and then place the pan in the oven, uncovered.
- 11
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
25 min - 12
Remove from oven carefully, with towel or kitchen gloves, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
