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These juicy Italian chicken thighs are topped with a flavorful blend of 3 cheeses and your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta or rice or alongside roasted potatoes for a tasty weeknight meal. I like to shred my own cheese, as I find it melts better, but feel free to use pre-shredded to save time.
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 3
Season chicken thighs on both sides with garlic powder and salt.
Step 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.
Step 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).
Step 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 (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 378 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol91mg | 30% |
| Sodium769mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars9g | |
| Protein28g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 23% |
| Calcium257mg | 20% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium510mg | 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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