Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella

Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella

Delicious, healthy and simple: baked chicken and braised escarole comes complete with Sargento Shredded Reduced Sodium Mozzarella.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
611 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine paprika, thyme, garlic powder and pepper. Rub 2 teaspoons oil over chicken. Sprinkle paprika mixture over chicken; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, basting chicken with pan juices after 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add broth and escarole; simmer, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until escarole is tender and broth is reduced, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Transfer escarole to four shallow bowls; top with 1 cup cheese and chicken. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese and pine nuts over chicken.
Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ¾ pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large heads escarole or curly endive, coarsely torn
  • 1 ¼ cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Sodium Mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • ½ cup pine nuts, toasted

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