One Pan Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs smothered in fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs boneless
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp Italian seasoning divided
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt % pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Rub the remaining olive oil on the chicken thighs. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with one tablespoon of the Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken thighs into heated pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the chicken develops a golden crust. Remove from heat.
- Add butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes to pan. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh Mozzarella cheese and then sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Transfer skillet into the 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 of the pan sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.