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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » Main Course / Meals » Chicken

    Published: Oct 6, 2016 · Modified: Mar 2, 2023 by foodyschmoody ·

    5 Ingredient Skillet Italian Chicken

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    A simple yet flavorful 5 ingredient dinner. Skillet Italian Chicken with artichoke hearts, capers and jarred sauce.

    This easy chicken dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and packs in the flavor. Serve with pasta and a salad for a family friendly complete dinner.

    This recipe was originally titled Tuscan Chicken. While the recipe has remained the same, I've updated the title to better describe the dish.

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    Chicken, smothered in sauce, artichokes and capers in a black skillet. Everything is cooked and the skillet is on a wooden board.

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    Something I learned from my Italian grandmother is that that good food doesn't always mean a long ingredient list.

    A recipe with few but quality ingredients will ensure you are tasting all that is to be tasted.

    This Italian skillet chicken meal is proof of that.

    Sure, my grandmother might be rolling over knowing I'm making this Italian chicken dinner with jarred sauce but I'm all about a good shortcut dinner.

    You can use a homemade sauce if you'd like. If not pick out a good quality sauce.

    I like to choose a jarred sauce that has a short ingredient list and has olive oil and garlic on that list.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken - I opted for boneless chicken thighs but you could use breasts or tenders
    • Sauce - As I mentioned above an olive oil-garlic sauce is great here
    • Artichoke hearts - Jarred and marinated has the most flavor
    • Capers - I use the little capers, I am not a huge fan of those big huge capers
    • Olive oil - Extra-virgin is my choice

    Instructions

    Heat the oil in a large skillet.

    While the oil is heating, season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper.

    Add the chicken to the pan. If the pan is small, do this in batches as to not over-crowd the chicken.

    DID YOU KNOW: If the chicken is overcrowded in a pan it will not brown nicely. It will steam. Always brown chicken in batches if there is a chance of overcrowding.

    After the chicken is browned on both sides, add the capers and artichokes to pan, followed by the sauce.

    Sauce jar is hovering above pan with chicken being cooked. It appears the sauce is being poured into pan.

    Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

    If desired, garnish with some freshly torn basil or parsley.

    Skillet with cooked chicken in it smothered in sauce with a basil leaf on top. Skillet sits upon a wooden board.

    Serving suggestion

    Here are some side dishes that go well with my saucy Italian chicken:

    • pasta
    • creamy polenta
    • risotto (Instant Pot Risotto)
    • garlic bread (Air Fryer Garlic Bread)
    • salad
    Plated chicken entree on a white plate. There is a fork on the side of the plate.
    Italian chicken cooked in skillet. Basil is garnished in the center of the pan.

    5 Ingredient Skillet Italian Chicken

    foodyschmoody
    This easy to make Italian chicken is ready in under 30 minutes and made on the stovetop in a skillet. Only five simple ingredients needed!
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 403 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
    • 6 ½ ounces jarred artichoke hearts quartered & marinated, drained
    • 3 tablespoons capers drained
    • 24 ounces pasta sauce olive oil and garlic variety
    • Salt
    • black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil over medium/high heat in a large skillet.
    • Trim the thighs of excess fat. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
    • Add chicken to pan and brown, about 4-5 minutes. Turn over and cook other side about 3-4 minutes more.
    • Add artichokes and capers to pan. Pour sauce into pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165.
    • Optional: garnish with fresh basil and/or parmesan cheese
    • Serve over pasta or rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1235mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1294IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, skillet chicken, skillet meal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    5 ingredient tuscan chicken

     

     

     

    Always cook chicken to a safe internal temperature. To learn more about safe temperatures with poultry, visit the USDA site.

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    1. Nellwyn says

      October 07, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      This looks so yummy and simple! I love recipes like this that don't need a lot of ingredients and can be whipped up quickly in a single pot or pan!

      Reply
    2. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

      October 07, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Limited ingredient recipes are the best. Nothing beats a simple meal after a long, busy day.

      Reply
    3. zim says

      October 08, 2016 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      I love few ingredients recipes! I will try these one for sure.

      Reply
    4. Carrie says

      October 08, 2016 at 2:20 am

      Yum! I love chicken! I love that this dish doesn't have a lot of ingredients! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Neely Moldovan says

      October 08, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Im always looking for new chicken recipes to spice up our dinners. THis sounds like what we would love!

      Reply
    6. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      October 08, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Jarred tomato sauce is so versatile in the kitchen! I always keep some in the pantry. This looks amazing.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        October 09, 2016 at 11:45 am

        me too, as much as I enjoy making homemade on a lazy Sunday, it's a jar during the week!

        Reply
    7. Annemarie LeBlanc says

      October 09, 2016 at 6:34 am

      Amazing! Only 5 minutes prep time! Perfect for busy moms like me. I really make an effort to make healthy home cooked meals for my family and this 5-Ingredient Tuscan Chicken recipe is going to be another family favorite.

      Reply
    8. Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says

      October 09, 2016 at 11:06 am

      2 stars
      I need to start cooking with capers! They add such a great flavor to everything!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        October 09, 2016 at 11:45 am

        I absolutely love capers. They add a good zing of flavor to just about anything!

        Reply
    9. Tiffany VanSickle says

      October 09, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      This chicken dish looks amazing! I love Italian chicken meals!

      Reply
    10. mary says

      October 19, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      This dish looks so hearty and perfect for fall and winter.

      Reply
    11. Melanie says

      October 20, 2016 at 7:57 am

      I love that this only takes 5 ingredients.

      Reply
    12. Meaghan says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      You speak my language-- 5 ingredients to a total meal without missing a beat in the flavor dept.

      Reply
    13. Erin says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      We've been trying to eat more chicken so I've pinned this one for later! It looks amazing!

      Reply
    14. Raquel says

      October 20, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Only five ingredients? That is my kind of meal. Looks delicious too!

      Reply
    15. Emily R Thompson says

      October 21, 2016 at 1:52 am

      wow!! that looks so so amazing!!

      Reply
    16. jamie says

      October 21, 2016 at 10:26 am

      I love that this has artichokes in it - yum!

      Reply
    17. Justine Howell says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Now this is something my whole family would love!

      Reply
    18. Jillian says

      October 22, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a delicious, easy meal for weeknights!

      Reply
    19. Kim Lee says

      October 23, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Yum! This meal looks so incredible!

      Reply
    20. Nicole Hood says

      October 24, 2016 at 12:51 am

      I love that this amazing recipe only had 5 ingredients! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    21. Sabrina says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:15 am

      I love how simple and delicious this looks! Can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    22. Charbel says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:05 am

      yum! This looks delicious!

      Reply
    23. Sabrina says

      October 25, 2016 at 1:27 am

      I love how simple and delicious this recipe is!

      Reply

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