Saucy Italian Style Chicken Thighs Recipes

BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

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.

SAUCY ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-quart electric slow cooker. Combine tomatoes and next 6 ingredients, stir well. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW, and cook 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is tender.
• Calories 202 (24% from fat); Fat: 5.4g (sat 1.4g, mono 1.6g, poly 1.4g); Protein 27.8g; Carb 9.6g; Fiber 2.1g; Chol 109mg; Iron 2.3mg; Sodium 526mg; Calc 35mg.

CROCK POT -SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place chicken in 4 quart crock pot.
• Combine tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
• Stir well.
• Pour sauce over chicken.
• Cover and cook on high for 1 hour then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
• Serve with bread, pasta, or a green salad.

SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS

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.

ITALIAN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

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.

PRESSURE-COOKER SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with tomatoes, artichokes, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Sprinkle with cheeses before serving.