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chicken vesuvio - bastardized version

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Shelley Maurer
Kenosha, WI

Serve with a crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken vesuvio - bastardized version

  • olive oil
  • 4-6
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • saltand freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 lb
    smal red potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
  • 6
    carrots, peeled and sliced diagnonally
  • 1 lg
    red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 clove
    garlic
  • 4 c
    dry white wine
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 stick
    butter, room temperature

How To Make chicken vesuvio - bastardized version

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 3
    Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden brown.
  • 5
    Transfer the chicken to a large casserole.
  • 6
    Carefully add the carrots and onion to the skillet and cook until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Carrots should caramelize a bit. Transfer to casserole with chicken.
  • 7
    Carefully add the potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add additional olive oil, as needed.
  • 8
    Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 9
    Transfer to the chicken, carrot and onions.
  • 10
    Add the wine, broth, oregano and thyme to the skillet and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Let simmer for about five minutes.
  • 11
    Add 1/2 stick of butter and cook 'til butter is melted, then add to the chicken and vegetables.
  • 12
    Cover and bake in the oven about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • 13
    Add remainder of butter just before serving to thicken up broth.
  • 14
    Serve in a shallow bowl. Enjoy!

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