I’m going to get straight to the point here: this recipe for Keto Chicken Thighs with Mozzarella Cheese I so easy I hate to call it a “recipe” – but, if I did, I’d have to report that it is an easy low carb one-skillet style dinner that you can make in 40 minutes – with 1 net carb and 8 SmartPoints per serving.
Here’s where most bloggers go into the features and benefits of their recipe.
Or trail off into what I like to call – the nobody cares, can you cut to the recipe, puh-leeze zone.
Not that I haven’t been guilty of that a time or two:)
But not today – because I know you need food – not the backstory on how chicken thighs are affordable or prioritizing family dinner because a family that eats together stays together. (Even though that is #truth.)
What You Need To Make This Easy Dinner
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
2 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1½ Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, divided
Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
3 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted is better for you, but salted works too)
¼ Cup Chicken broth, preferably organic, but again – we’re using what we have here
½ Cup Multi-Colored Cherry tomatoes, quartered or Sliced Tomatoes (the quartered cherry tomatoes are low key there for visual appeal – so use what you have:)
8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced or use shredded – I’ve tried it both ways, and I enjoy both
½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Carbs & What To Serve with Keto Chicken Thighs with Mozzarella Cheese
This recipe serves 6 and has 1.9 carbs per serving. Serve with loaded cauliflower, or consider these side dishes.
Creamed Spinach – Make this epic keto side dish with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, butter, and garlic topped with a layer of Parmesan cheese & pork rinds!
Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon – An easy low carb side that screams I worked all day on this, but it took less than 40 minutes to pan roast these Brussels Sprouts to perfection in bacon, butter, and olive oil:)
46 Keto Side Dish Recipes – An epic collection of the best low carb side dish recipes!
More Must-Have Dinner Recipes
If you like this keto chicken thighs recipe, then you need to check out these dinner favorites!
Keto Crockpot Crack Chicken – Slow cooker cream cheese shredded chicken dinner recipe that is addictively awesome!
Beef & Broccoli – Skip the sugar and the carbs the next time your cravings for Chinese stir fry kick in and make this crazy delicious and super simple Keto Beef and Broccoli stir-fry dinner. Seriously, this dinner couldn’t be easier and is a way healthier alternative to takeout that’s low carb, gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 approved.
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken – An easy, low carb chicken dinner with chicken, balsamic vinegar, garlic, broth, and a couple of spices with 3.5 net carbs per serving.
Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken Chili – Chicken, cream cheese, and a hint of spice combine to create a low carb slow-cooking chili that is sure to become a favorite.
Easy Keto Cheeseburger Casserole with Bacon – An easy low carb miracle dinner (with 3.6 net carbs per serving) that’s 100% family-friendly, ready in 30 minutes, and tastes like everything you ever wanted in a bacon cheeseburger.
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- Author: Heather Burnett
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Keto Chicken Thighs with Mozzarella is an easy, low carb dinner recipe that comes together in 40 minutes with 1 net carb and 8 WW SmartPoint per serving.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tablespoons butter (unsalted is better for you, but salted works too)
- ¼ Cup Chicken broth, preferably organic
- ½ c. Multi-Colored Cherry tomatoes, quartered or Sliced Tomatoes (the quartered cherry tomatoes are low key there for visual appeal – so use what you have:)
- 8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced or use 1 Cup shredded – I’ve tried it both ways, and I enjoy both
- ½ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
First, you’re going to heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Next, coat the chicken thighs with the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then sprinkle both sides with one tablespoon Italian seasoning. Add salt & pepper – to taste. Then move everything to an oven-safe skillet
Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken gets a golden crust, and you can’t take it anymore. Remove from heat and add butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh Mozzarella cheese (or shredded) and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning.
Then transfer the skillet into preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the Mozzarella is melted. Remove from the oven and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes.
To serve, top chicken with some pan sauce and fresh basil sprigs, if you want to. Serve immediately with loaded cauliflower for a complete keto dinner meal or your choice of sides.
Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: oven
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