Description
This Zesty Italian Chicken with Sausage, Peppers, and Tangy Peperoncini is bold, savory, and bursting with rustic Italian flavor. Juicy chicken and smoky sausage are simmered with sweet peppers and spicy peperoncini for an easy one-pan comfort meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
📝 Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts
4 Italian sausages
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup peperoncini peppers + splash of juice
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Brown chicken and sausages on all sides, then remove temporarily.
In the same pan, sauté onions, peppers, and garlic until softened.
Add diced tomatoes and peperoncini with a splash of juice.
Return chicken and sausage to the skillet.
Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
🍽 Servings
4–6 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 620
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 44g
