Classic Chicken Vesuvio

Name: Classic Chicken Vesuvio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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 butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup whipping cream; 1 small lemon, juiced; 1 cup frozen peas

Rating: 4.72 stars

29 Ratings
23 Reviews
15 Photos

This 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.

By thedailygourmet

Gallery

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 40 mins

total:

1 hr 55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

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

Advertisement
Step 2
Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add grapeseed oil. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.
Step 4
Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add potatoes to the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure all sides are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer potatoes and chicken to a large roasting pan.
Step 5
Cook minced garlic in the hot skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour 1 cup white wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon. Add 1 cup chicken broth. Allow sauce to reduce, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour over chicken and potatoes.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Step 7
During the last 25 minutes of baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir to create a roux. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and whipping cream. Stir until sauce has incorporated and thickened slightly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice. Set sauce aside.
Step 8
Stir peas into the roasting pan and continue baking until peas are heated through and chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and pour sauce over chicken.

Cook's Note:

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

617 calories; protein 36.9g; carbohydrates 30.5g; fat 33.6g; cholesterol 157.1mg; sodium 859.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

paintedskies02

12/05/2019

This was amazing and so easy to make after a long day at work. We were in the mood for potatoes so I used a cup or Arborio rice and increased the chicken stock and wine. 1/2 cup of each with the chicken and bake for the same time. Rice comes out super creamy. Read More

Helpful

(1)

29 Ratings

5 star values: 21
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

Debi Bidelman

08/20/2019

I made this with a few changes. I did everything in one pot. A Dutch oven with lid by La Creuset. I cooked the meat in oil in it then added the wine and chicken broth. Used golden potatoes regular sized and cut in quarters. Put potatoes over the meat. Put the lid on and cooked in oven. Meantime made the sauce. I also made peas on the side. When done took meat and potatoes and put on platter. Then I took the sauce and added it to the pot with all the meat juices. Cooked til done and poured that over the meat and potatoes! Family loved it. Read More

Helpful

(7)

lzgiam

08/21/2019

Very taste...Browning the chicken is a must. Read More

Helpful

(3)

paintedskies02

12/05/2019

Helpful

(1)

mpuglin

10/17/2019

Very good recipe. Didn't change anything other than using more of the oregano and garlic powder as prescribed amount was not enough to season even 8 thighs. This is a bit of work... but worth it. Read More

karen

11/26/2019

Whole family adored it. Made as directed except I squeezed the lemon over the chicken when I added the peas at the end of cooking time. Peas and squeeze! Will be on our frequent rotation. This dish made me look like a pro chef. Giggity! Read More

Debbie Sandino

11/14/2019

I had never even heard of this before and decided to try it. I followed directions exactly and my husband and I both enjoyed it. I honestly think it was delicious just with the sauce in the roasting pan. I will make it again. Read More

Carol Chitwood

11/22/2019

My girlfriend Margie made this for me today and it was delicious!! Great recipe! Read More

RuthieAgain

09/29/2020

This recipe turned out amazing. ?? It was beautiful, fragrant, and moist. A lot to do, but it will be on heavy rotation. Read More

Tim Linstad

11/16/2019

I used boneless skinless breast AND added some whole clove garlic. I adjusted my cook times accordingly. This cane out of the oven looking and smelling absolutely wonderful. It tasted as good as it looked. I did use my cast iron skillet so I didn't have to dirty another pan easy clean up. Took me probably 45 minutes feom start to oven. Then because of the boneless/ skinless about another 35 minutes to the table. Read More

More Reviews

Back to Classic Chicken Vesuvio

All Reviews for Classic Chicken Vesuvio

- of Reviews

Classic Chicken Vesuvio

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 616.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 74 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 52 %

saturated fat: 64 %

cholesterol: 52 %

vitamin a iu: 23 %

niacin equivalents: 130 %

vitamin b6: 53 %

vitamin c: 64 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 25 %

sodium: 34 %

thiamin: 29 %

calories from fat:

*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.

Reviews for: Photos of Classic Chicken Vesuvio

1 of 23

All Reviews

Debi Bidelman

08/20/2019

Helpful

(7)

lzgiam

08/21/2019

Very taste...Browning the chicken is a must.

Helpful

(3)

paintedskies02

12/05/2019

Helpful

(1)

mpuglin

10/17/2019

Very good recipe. Didn't change anything other than using more of the oregano and garlic powder as prescribed amount was not enough to season even 8 thighs. This is a bit of work... but worth it.

karen

11/26/2019

Debbie Sandino

11/14/2019

Carol Chitwood

11/22/2019

My girlfriend Margie made this for me today and it was delicious!! Great recipe!

RuthieAgain

09/29/2020

This recipe turned out amazing. ?? It was beautiful, fragrant, and moist. A lot to do, but it will be on heavy rotation.

Tim Linstad