ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sargento

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Transfer escarole to four shallow bowls; top with 1 cup cheese and chicken. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese and pine nuts over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 440.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Sikendra Sah
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of chicken, and you can adjust the amount of escarole to your liking.


Sagar Ghulamani
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with rotisserie chicken and it was delicious!


Muhammad Agwa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the escarole is always tender and flavorful.


Gilchrist Yeboah
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Carson Elliott
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the escarole was delicious.


George V Solomon
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


faheem siddiqui
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of chicken, and you can adjust the amount of escarole to your liking.


Ilogerit Patrick
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with rotisserie chicken and it was delicious!


Mukta Sarker
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of escarole, but I'm so glad I did! The escarole was cooked perfectly and had a slightly bitter flavor that complemented the chicken perfectly.


Marija
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This dish is easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it!


Shuvo Chowdhury
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the escarole is always tender and flavorful.


BABU BHAI
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the escarole is always flavorful.


biplov Sarkar
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Lusinda Pieterse
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the escarole was tender and flavorful.


Eli Sarafova
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken thighs were perfectly roasted and the escarole was braised to perfection. The pine nuts and mozzarella added a nice touch of flavor and texture.