One-Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
One-Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish where boneless chicken thighs are seasoned, seared, and then cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Slices of fresh mozzarella cheese are melted on top of the chicken, creating a gooey and cheesy topping.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ tbsps Italian seasoning divided
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth preferably organic
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes multi-colored, quartered
- 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese fresh, sliced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish:
- basil fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle both sides with one tablespoon Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and transfer to the hot skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken develops a golden crust. Remove from heat and add butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh Mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Transfer skillet into pre-heated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the Mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
- To serve, top chicken with some pan sauce and fresh basil sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately with loaded cauliflower au gratin for a complete LCHF meal or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Multi-color tomatoes suggested for visual appeal. Can substitute fresh tomatoes of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 46g (71%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 193mg (64%)Sodium: 395mg (17%)Potassium: 388mg (11%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 680IU (14%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 227mg (23%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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