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Published: December 27, 2021 Last Modified: December 27, 2021 By Sara 10 Comments

Chicken Vesuvio

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This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce.
This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce.
This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce.

This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce. A quick and easy dinner recipe that’s easy to make but looks like it came from a fancy restaurant.

I like to turn ordinary chicken into an exciting meal with dishes such as savory Moroccan chicken, rich and creamy chicken fricassee and this classic version of chicken Vesuvio.

Chicken Vesuvio with peas and potatoes in white wine sauce.

What is chicken Vesuvio?

Chicken Vesuvio originated in Chicago, and features bone-in chicken pieces and potatoes that are cooked until golden brown, then served in a white wine and butter sauce with peas. It is thought that this dish came from Vesuvio restaurant, which is how it got its name.

Bowls of chicken, potatoes, peas and sauce ingredients.

How do you make chicken Vesuvio?

Start by cooking your chicken thighs in a hot pan until they’re golden brown. Next, add potato wedges to the pan and cook until they form a brown crust. Finally, add onions and garlic and cook until tender. Make a sauce with white wine, chicken broth and seasonings, then place the chicken and potatoes in the sauce. Put the pan in the oven, and bake until everything is browned and the chicken and potatoes are cooked through. Add peas to the pan and cook for a few more minutes. Finally, add a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle of parsley, then serve and enjoy.

Browned chicken thighs in a pan.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • Chicken Vesuvio really works best with bone-in skin-on chicken pieces. I use thighs, but you could use a combination of thighs and drumsticks, or even bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Be aware that the chicken breasts may take longer to cook as they are larger in size.
  • Frozen peas work just fine here, no need to seek out fresh peas. I don’t recommend using canned peas as the flavor and texture is inferior.
  • This dish really stands alone as a one pot meal, but you can add a green salad or loaf of bread as a side dish if you like.
  • Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days, or can go in the freezer for 2 months.
  • Use a white wine that you’d enjoy drinking such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc.
Chicken thighs, potatoes, broth and seasonings in a pan.

Flavor variations

This dish is fabulous as-is, but you can add other flavors to customize it to your tastes.

  • Protein: Swap out the chicken for pork chops for an untraditional, but still delicious dish.
  • Vegetables: Instead of peas you can use lima beans or fava beans. You can also add extra vegetables such as sauteed mushrooms or fresh spinach.
  • Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes make a nice substitute for Russet potatoes.
  • Toppings: You can add green olives, capers or lemon zest at the end of the cook time for extra flavor.
A plate of chicken Vesuvio served with green beans.

I love this dish because it’s easy enough to put together on a busy weeknight, but fancy enough to serve to company.

More chicken recipes to try

  • Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms
  • Blackened Chicken
  • Chicken Thigh Marinade
  • Chicken Tetrazzini
  • Jerk Chicken Marinade

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Chicken Vesuvio

This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce. A quick and easy dinner recipe that's easy to make but looks like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 544kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound Russet potatoes cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken, skin side down, in the pan in a single layer.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan. Place the potatoes in the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Remove the potatoes from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the butter to the pan and melt. Stir in the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the Italian seasoning.
  • Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the wine has been reduced by half.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, then season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken and potatoes back to the pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Turn the oven to broil (500 degrees F). Cook for 2-3 minutes or until chicken skin is crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and stir in the peas. Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle with parsley then serve immediately with the pan juices spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Gina says

      January 7, 2022 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      Hello delicious dinner! This meal was so easy to make and beyond tasty. We ate the whole dish up! Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
    2. Beth Sachs says

      January 7, 2022 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like such an easy and delicious chicken dish! My family would love it I’m sure.

      Reply
    3. Toni says

      January 7, 2022 at 1:57 am

      5 stars
      This is a really huge hit at my house! Quickly became a favorite!

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline Debono says

      January 7, 2022 at 12:53 am

      5 stars
      I make a chicken dinner at least once a week and my favourite are easy one pot meals that don’t skimp on flavour. This so fits the bill! I hadn’t heard of chiken vesuvio before but now it’s our new favourite!

      Reply
    5. Kristen Wood says

      January 6, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks super delicious! Pinning to make for family this weekend. Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Lucy says

      January 4, 2022 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      This chicken dish is so easy to make but looks so professional and fancy. The chicken is so tender and seasoned perfectly.

      Reply
    7. Charla says

      January 4, 2022 at 2:41 am

      5 stars
      How delicious! Definitely my type of chicken dinner, looking forward to giving it a try very soon.

      Reply
    8. Tavo says

      January 4, 2022 at 12:38 am

      5 stars
      I love the choice of seasonings. Perfect dinner!

      Reply
    9. Anjali says

      January 4, 2022 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      This dish really did feel super fancy when we enjoyed it for dinner tonight! It was easy to make but was rich, flavorful and satisfying. Yum!

      Reply
    10. Irina says

      January 3, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      It’s another treasure to make! At first, I was overwhelmed with a number of ingredients, but the chicken meal came out so quickly!! We loved it and will be making it again.

      Reply

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