chicken vesuvio - bastardized version

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22 Pinches
Kenosha, WI
Updated on Jul 5, 2011

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make chicken vesuvio - bastardized version

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Step 2
    Heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step 3
    Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden brown.
  • Step 5
    Transfer the chicken to a large casserole.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 7
    Carefully add the potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add additional olive oil, as needed.
  • Step 8
    Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 9
    Transfer to the chicken, carrot and onions.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 11
    Add 1/2 stick of butter and cook 'til butter is melted, then add to the chicken and vegetables.
  • Step 12
    Cover and bake in the oven about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • Step 13
    Add remainder of butter just before serving to thicken up broth.
  • Step 14
    Serve in a shallow bowl. Enjoy!

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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