ChickenEuropeanItalianMain Dishes

Mind-Blowing, Mouthwatering Italian Chicken Thighs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½cuplow-fat ricotta cheese

  • ¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • ⅛teaspoonsalt

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • salt to taste

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1 ½cupsmarinara sauce

  • ¾cupshredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Season chicken thighs on both sides with garlic powder and salt.

  4. Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs, smooth-side down, in hot oil until the bottoms are browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip thighs over and remove the skillet from heat. Top each thigh with an equal amount of ricotta cheese mixture. Spoon marinara sauce on top and around chicken thighs.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  6. Top each thigh with mozzarella cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g 		29%
Saturated Fat
7g 		37%
Cholesterol
91mg 		30%
Sodium
769mg 		33%
Total Carbohydrate
14g 		5%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		9%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
28g 		56%
Vitamin C
5mg 		5%
Calcium
257mg 		20%
Iron
2mg 		11%
Potassium
510mg 		11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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