Description
A flavorful and hearty Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs, savory Italian sausages, and a medley of bell peppers cooked in a seasoned tomato sauce. This one-pot meal is easy to make and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sausages:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Sausages: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside. Brown Italian sausages, then slice into rounds.
- Cook Vegetables and Make Sauce: Sauté onions and peppers. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Pour in wine or broth, add diced tomatoes, then return chicken and sausage to the pan.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread, polenta, or pasta.
- For a lighter option, use chicken breasts and turkey sausage.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and sausage portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
