This one skillet mozzarella chicken thigh dish is sure to become a family favorite meal. It is ready in under 30 minutes and just bursting with Italian flavor!
Today’s recipe is a quick and easy one, because we all need some of those in our repertoire. And of course, this is keto friendly. It would actually also pair perfectly with some loaded cauliflower au gratin. Because the only thing better than a creamy, cheesy dish is pairing it with another creamy, cheesy dish, right?
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How do you make One Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs?
It’s super easy. All you need is boneless chicken thighs, tomatoes, butter, chicken broth, mozzarella cheese, and spices. First, spice the chicken and sear it on both sides till it is nicely caramelized. Then add butter, tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet, top the chicken with mozzarella cheese, pop the whole thing in the oven, and boom! Dinner in under half an hour. Yum.
One Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
This one skillet mozzarella chicken thigh dish is sure to become a family favorite meal. It is ready in under 30 minutes and just bursting with Italian flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken thighs with remaining olive oil and season on both sides with 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Transfer to hot skillet.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until it develops a golden crust. Remove from heat and and butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Top each thigh with a slice of fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with pan sauces and fresh rosemary, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 480Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 633mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 45g
