We are all so busy these days. Making a meal using only one skillet saves so much time when cleaning up. Of course, if the food doesn’t taste great, what’s the use?
You will love this high-fat, low-carb meal with the creamy mozzarella and cherry tomatoes to give it even more flavor!
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MOZZARELLA
October 23, 2019
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ T. Italian seasoning, divided
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 T. unsalted butter
- ¼ c. chicken broth, preferably organic
- ½ c. multi-colored cherry tomatoes, quartered*
- 8 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ t. red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish:
- Sprigs fresh basil
- Multi-color tomatoes suggested for visual appeal. Can substitute fresh tomatoes of choice.
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.
Nutrition Facts
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MOZZARELLA
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 478 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 33g | 50.8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 230mg | 76.7% | |
| Sodium 594mg | 24.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 0.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0 | |
| Sugars 1g | ||
| Protein 45g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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The multi-colored tomatoes are only for visual appeal, so if you can’t find them in a variety of colors, the red ones will do just fine. Add some basil for that real Italian taste.