One-Pot Roman Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes
An all-in-one dinner, potatoes and chicken thighs bathe in a tangy and savory rosemary-perfumed sauce. The acidity in this Roman-inspired version comes from white wine and vinegar, along with punchy capers.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 7 qt Dutch oven
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 lb Yellow potatoes, cut into 1" chunks
- 1 sprig Rosemary, chocpped
- 4 ea Anchovy fillets, chopped
- 2 ea Garlic cloves, diced
- 2 Tbsp Drained capers
- 3/4 cup Dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Pat chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels and sprinkle all sides with 2 teaspoons salt.2 lbs Chicken thighs
- Arrange chicken, skin side down, in a single layer in the cold Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is browned and releases easily from the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl. Chop the rosemary and anchovy, smash and peel the garlic, then add to the bowl. Add the capers, 2 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt; toss to combine.2 Tbsp Olive oil, 1 lb Yellow potatoes, cut into 1" chunks, 1 sprig Rosemary, chocpped, 4 ea Anchovy fillets, chopped, 2 ea Garlic cloves, diced, 2 Tbsp Drained capers
- Flip the chicken, then add the potato mixture to the skillet, tucking the pieces around and under the chicken. Pour the wine over the potatoes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.3/4 cup Dry white wine
- Return the Dutch oven to the stove. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet and continue to cook the potatoes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until coated with a thickened, glossy sauce, about 5 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick or oily, stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time to help emulsify the sauce and achieve desired consistency. Taste and add salt and more vinegar, as needed.3 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
- Return the chicken to the Dutch oven and sprinkle parsley over everything to serve.2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped