Mozzarella Chicken Thighs Recipe

This one-skillet mozzarella chicken thighs dish is a keto lover dream. Full of flavor and less clean up you it will become a family favorite.

This Keto chicken thighs recipe is easy to make, and we recommend using an oven-safe skillet to make the job easier.

How to Make Keto Mozzarella
Chicken Thighs

When it comes to tomatoes, you can add whatever tomatoes you hear desires. For this photo, multi-color tomatoes were used to create a visual, but you can use any tomatoes.

What Kind of Herbs to Use for This Mozzarella Chicken Thighs Recipe?

For this one-skillet mozzarella chicken thighs recipe, we recommend using fresh herbs if possible.

You can garnish this recipe with fresh basil if desired.

Other Keto Dinner Recipes:

• Keto Chicken and Sausage Cajun Skillet
• Keto Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
• Keto-Friendly Ribeye Steak Soup Bowl

What is the Nutritional Information for This Mozzarella Chicken Thighs Recipe?

Before we disclosed, please know that the nutritional information provided was obtained by HappyForks.com, and it is not to be replaced as medical advice.

Speak with a licensed nutritionist for more information about this recipe.

For carb serving are:

• Total Carbs: 2.16g
• Fiber:  0.3g
• Net Carbs:  1.88g

For Calorie breakdown:

• Protein: 40%
• Fat: 58%
• Carbohydrates: 1%

What are the Ingredients to Make Keto Mozzarella Chicken Thighs?

The estimated time to make this recipe is about 10 minutes for prep time and 35-35 for cook time.

Knowing what you will need and the step to make it will probably keep the times lower.

For this mozzarella chicken recipe, you are going to need:

To make this keto-friendly chicken thighs recipe, you are going to need the following ingredients:

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – A juicy, flavorful protein that stays moist and tender during cooking.

Olive oil – Helps brown the chicken and adds richness to the dish.

Italian seasoning – A blend of herbs that gives the chicken its savory, Mediterranean flavor.

Sea salt and black pepper – Essential seasonings that enhance every layer of flavor.

Butter – Adds richness and helps create a flavorful pan sauce.

Chicken broth – Forms the base of the pan sauce, keeping the chicken moist and adding savory depth.

Cherry tomatoes – Add sweetness, acidity, and color, balancing the richness of the chicken and cheese.

Fresh mozzarella cheese – Melts beautifully over the chicken, adding creamy, cheesy texture and flavor.

Red pepper flakes – Provide a subtle heat that brightens up the dish without overwhelming it.

How to Make This Recipe

Now that you have all of your ingredients it is time to cook this baby!

1. First head over to the stove and preheat your oven to 425F or around 218C.
2. Next, add 1 tablespoon of virgin olive oil to a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3. Using the remaining olive oil, rub the chicken thighs with it.
4. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Once you are done seasoning your chicken, place them to the hot skillet.
6. Make sure that you cook the chicken thighs for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until it developed a golden crust.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat.
8. Add butter, broth, and tomatoes to the pan and on top of each chicken thigh add fresh mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. You may add salt and pepper if desired.
9. Place the oven-safe skillet into the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked and the Mozzarella melted about 15 to 20 minutes.
10. After you remove the chicken from the oven allowed it to rest for 5 minutes.

What to Serve With One-Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs?

You can serve it with loaded cauliflower au gratin or your favorite sides.

You one-skillet mozzarella chicken thighs are ready to serve!

Keto One-Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs Recipe

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