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caprese chicken thighs in skillet

Caprese Chicken Thighs

Yummy Caprese Chicken Thighs for a great family meal

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Caprese Chicken Thighs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quartered depending on size
  • 8 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4” thick
  • 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper, optional
  • Several springs fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Combine Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with one tablespoon Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to evenly coat. Transfer to the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken develops a golden brown crust. Remove from heat and add butter, chicken stock, and cherry tomatoes.
  6. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh Mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning mixture. Season to taste with additional salt, black pepper and red pepper, if using.
  7. Transfer skillet into pre-heated oven and bake 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.
  8. To serve, spoon pan sauce over chicken and top with fresh basil sprigs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 189mg63%
Sodium 537mg23%
Potassium 518mg15%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 232mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.