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Skinny Chicken Scarpariello

A lighter take on Chicken Scarpariello that's not just delicious, it also happens to be gluten-free, low-carb, whole30 compliant and paleo-friendly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large chicken breast halves (bone in, skin removed)
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 link cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage (sliced thinly on a bias (I used Aidells))
  • 1/2 medium head of cauliflower (cut into florets (about 4 cups))
  • 1 medium onion (sliced thinly)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (sliced thinly)
  • 4 jarred hot cherry peppers (sliced plus 1 tbsp liquid (optional for extra heat))
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (omit for whole30, paleo and replace with chicken stock)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 sprig rosemary (needles removed and roughly chopped, plus additional for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut chicken in half to make 4 pieces, leaving the bone on.
  3. Heat oil in a large, oven safe sauté pan with straight sides over medium-high heat.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. Lower heat to medium and add onion, chicken sausage, cauliflower florets, garlic and cherry peppers.
  7. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until vegetables and sausage start to brown.
  8. Add the white wine, cherry peppers and additional optional liquid.
  9. Raise heat and allow to boil for about 2 minutes before adding chicken stock.
  10. Add chicken breasts back into pan, bone side down, sprinkle rosemary on top, bring to a boil and then place the pan in the oven, uncovered.
  11. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
  12. Remove from oven carefully, with towel or kitchen gloves, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece chicken, 1 cup vegetables Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 465mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece chicken, 1 cup vegetables
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 465mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.