Baked Italian Chicken Thighs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Season chicken thighs on both sides with garlic powder and salt.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs, smooth-side down, in hot oil until the bottoms are browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip thighs over and remove the skillet from heat. Top each thigh with an equal amount of ricotta cheese mixture. Spoon marinara sauce on top and around chicken thighs.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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 centers of thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Top each thigh with mozzarella cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley to serve.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)