Italian Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Ingredients

½ tablespoon butter

½ cup onion

chopped

4 ounces Neufchatel cheese

softened

2 tablespoons chicken broth

2 tablespoons creamy basil and ricotta pesto (such as Barilla®)

1 tablespoon dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 cups fresh spinach

1 cup tomatoes

diced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken thighs

1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 slices mozzarella cheese

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Combine Neufchatel cheese chicken broth pesto dry Italian salad dressing garlic powder black pepper Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes in a bowl and beat using an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in spinach and sauteed onions. Gently fold in tomatoes and basil. Transfer mixture into a casserole dish.

Step 4

Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of spinach mixture in the dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 6

Remove chicken from casserole dish top with mozzarella cheese and microwave until cheese is melted about 1 minute. Serve chicken topped with spinach mixture.

Nutritional Information

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 388.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.3g 53%

Carbohydrates: 15.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat: 10.9g 54%

Cholesterol: 109.6mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 3144IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.8mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 74.8mcg 19%

Calcium: 234.8mg 24%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 49.2mg 18%

Potassium: 469.9mg 13%

Sodium: 907mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 222.8

*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.