Mozzarella Chicken Thighs

Name: Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning; 3 Tbsp. Butter (unsalted); 1/4 cup Chicken broth; 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes quartered; 8 oz. Mozarella cheese sliced; 1/2 tsp, Red pepper flakes; Salt/pepper to taste; Fresh basil (optional) to garnish

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Servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil		3 Tbsp.
boneless, skinless chicken thighs		2 lbs.
Italian seasoning		1 1/2 Tbsp.
Butter (unsalted)		3 Tbsp.
Chicken broth		1/4 cup
Cherry tomatoes quartered		1/2 cup
Mozarella cheese sliced		8 oz.
Red pepper flakes		1/2 tsp,
Salt/pepper to taste
Fresh basil (optional) to garnish

Directions

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.