Saucy Italian Style Chicken Thighs Recipes

BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

These juicy chicken thighs are topped with a flavorful blend of three 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.

Provided by France C

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Season chicken thighs on both sides with garlic powder and salt.
Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, smooth-side down in pan and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip thighs over and remove skillet from heat. Top each thigh with an equal amount of ricotta cheese mixture. Spoon marinara sauce over the ricotta cheese and around the chicken thighs.
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 center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and leave oven on.
Top chicken with mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 768.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Ingredients

½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ 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

ITALIAN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

This is a quick dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. To save a little bit on the fat/calories I use a split ratio of cream and milk. This is not a requirement. Serve with your choice of sides. I like spaghetti noodles, or zucchini zoodles.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Steps:

Combine tapioca flour, all purpose flour, garlic salt, and Italian herbs in a small bowl. Dredge chicken thighs through the mixture and shake off excess flour.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet.
Wipe out skillet, leaving just a little bit of the fond. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce, cream, and milk; stir to combine. Season with red pepper flakes and mix in spinach. Allow spinach to wilt, about 3 minutes. Return chicken thighs to the skillet and heat until warmed through. Serve topped with freshly shaved Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 157.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1609 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ingredients

¼ cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
2 ounces shaved Pecorino Romano cheese

SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS

Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They're such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things. They're ideal appetizers, but you can also add your favorite side for a nice meal. -Kim Puckett, Reagan, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Pour over chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Ingredients

9 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3-1/4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

SAUCY ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS - CROCK POT

Serve with Italian bread and pasta or rice. Quick, easy and delicious! Bears a striking resemblance to a Cooking Light Crockpot recipe...

Provided by KelBel

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
Combine remaining ingredients, stir well.
Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.

Ingredients

12 skinless chicken thighs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper