Chicken Vesuvio

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Meaty Italian Meals

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (199)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken thighs with skin and bones
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, halved
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces frozen artichoke hearts or 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Heat the oil in large ovenproof pot over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches if necessary, cook the chicken in the pot until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Carefully add the potatoes to the same pot and cook until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the wine and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the broth, oregano, and thyme. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Cover and bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Arrange the potatoes around chicken. Add the artichoke hearts to the sauce in the pot. Cover and simmer over high heat until the artichokes are tender, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Turn heat to low. Stir in the butter. Pour the sauce over chicken and potatoes, and serve.

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recipe Chicken Vesuvio
Bev Lynchburg, VA 01-01-2010
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One of our Favorites!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this meal at least once every few months. It is always a favorite and a hit. The first time I cooked it was several... years ago, I didn't have the artichokes so instead I used Sweet Pea Pods and have not changed the recipe since. Thanks Giada!!Read more
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Kelly Sparta, NJ 12-01-2009
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Lacking in Flavor
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this for my parents one night and we found that, while it was good, it was very bland. I do have to say though that I... loved the process of making this meal. It was very easy, sort of an all in one pot meal, and it made my whole house warm, cozy, and delicious smelling. The chicken came out fabulously, it was moist and fell right off the bone. I just wish the flavor pay off was better, I even used regular chicken stock and salted butter instead of reduced sodium and unsalted like this recipe called for out of her book, and we still found that it lacked flavor. I will probably not make this again.Read more
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lisa brown deer, WI 11-16-2009
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Great Meal!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am from Chicago the home of the best Chicken Vesuvio and I made this meal for a dinner party this past weekend and with the... exception of adding more wine, chicken stock and seasoning it turned out excellent. I bought the artichokes and forgot to add them but it was great without them! I'll definitely make this again and remember the artichokes next time.Read more
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George Willington, CT 08-11-2009
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Tasty doesn't do this justice
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Giada has hit the nail on the head again with the superb chicken recipe. The chicken is moist, the potatoes firm yet creamy... and the artichoke hearts take it over the edge. The sauce is delicious. I make this for my guests all the time and it's always the hit of the party. Thank you Giada for another wonderful chicken meal.Read more
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Margo Ventura, CA 08-03-2009
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Delicious Dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this dish. I have used chicken breasts cut into smaller pieces and canned, drained artichoke hearts. It is a hit... every time and a 5 star dish to me.Read more
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SD ARLINGTON, TX 04-07-2009
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easy and satisfying
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had the stuff on hand and made it. Very good will keep it.