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I think we all need some more deliciousness for main meal recipes. This one skillet chicken dish adds in tomatoes and mozzarella cheese for a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight dinner to satisfy you and your family. Enjoy.
One Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
September 28, 2021
Category
Recipes
Uncategorized
Persons
6
Serving Size
I chicken thigh
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Notes
Total Carbs: 2.16g Fiber: 0.3g
Net Carbs: 1.88g
Calorie Breakdown:
Protein: 40%
Fat: 58% Carbohydrates: 1%
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
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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!
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