Best 13 Roasted Chicken Thighs Over Braised Escarole With Pine Nuts And Mozzarella Recipes

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Roasted chicken thighs are a staple of many kitchens, but with a few simple ingredients, you can transform this classic dish into something extraordinary. By braising escarole with pine nuts and mozzarella, you create a flavorful and aromatic base that perfectly complements the tender chicken thighs. This combination of flavors and textures is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's easy to make, too!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ESCAROLE



Crispy Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash and Escarole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick and rinsed well
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 large head escarole, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place a baking sheet on the top oven rack and preheat to 475 degrees F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper; arrange skin-side up on the hot baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the squash, leeks and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until the squash is almost tender and the leeks are softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the sage, escarole and 1/4 cup water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook until the escarole is wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Gently stir the mustard and maple syrup into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the squash and escarole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 216 milligrams, Sodium 647 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA



Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella image

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     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

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ESCAROLE



Skillet Chicken with Escarole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large head escarole
4 cloves garlic
4 sprigs thyme
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons capers in brine, drained
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add skin-side down to the skillet. Cook until the skin browns, about 10 minutes. Flip the chicken, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim the escarole, tear into pieces and rinse well. Thinly slice the garlic.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate. Discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from the skillet; return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add half of the escarole and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the remaining escarole and cook, tossing, until wilted, 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the capers, butter and lemon juice. Cook, swirling the pan, until the butter is melted. Discard the thyme sprigs.
  • Divide the chicken thighs and escarole mixture among plates. Sprinkle with parsley.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA



Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella image

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     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

ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS



Escarole with Pine Nuts image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 head of escarole (about 1 pound), washed, dried and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the escarole and cook, stirring, until it has wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, and chili flakes. Bring simmer and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, another 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.
  • Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese
  • Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA



Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella image

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     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

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ESCAROLE AND SICILIAN OLIVES



Braised Chicken With Escarole And Sicilian Olives image

Provided by Kay Rentschler

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 chicken thighs with bone
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 large shallots, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh minced thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh minced rosemary
3 tablespoons white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup jumbo pitted Sicilian olives, quartered
1 large or 2 small heads escarole, separated into individual leaves
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Trim chicken thighs of excess fat, and dry well on paper towels. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Place chicken in skillet, skin-side down, and sear until skin is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn thighs with tongs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sear until second side is golden, about 3 minutes more.
  • Pour off fat. Reduce heat to low, add olive oil, and half of the sliced garlic, shallots and the herbs, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 40 seconds. Add wine and chicken broth, cover, and simmer 7 minutes. Turn chicken, and simmer until meat pulls easily from bone, about 7 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken from skillet to plate. Add remaining garlic, shallots and herbs, olives, escarole and lemon juice to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, increase heat to medium-high, and cover. Steam escarole until it wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet on top of escarole. Add butter, increase heat to high, and simmer until butter melts and sauce has emulsified slightly. (If sauce appears thin, transfer escarole and chicken to warm platter, then boil sauce until it has reached a pleasing consistency.) Taste to correct seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 600, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 671 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS



Braised Escarole with Currants and Pine Nuts image

Categories     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Braise     Sauté     Low Carb     Pine Nut     Winter     Escarole     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds escarole, halved lengthwise, cored, cut crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine currants and water in small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Transfer currants to medium bowl.
  • Cook escarole in batches in large pot of boiling water just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; cool under cold running water. Drain again; squeeze to remove excess water. Combine with currants.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté just until beginning to color, about 2 minutes. Add escarole mixture and pine nuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until escarole is heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA



Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella image

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     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

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BACON AND WILTED ESCAROLE



Crispy Chicken Thighs With Bacon and Wilted Escarole image

A single pan leads to many wonders: crackly-skinned chicken, hardy escarole, and a touch of smoky bacon.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Escarole     Bacon     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 head of escarole, torn into large pieces
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Place chicken thighs, skin side down, in skillet and cook, pouring off excess fat from time to time, until skin is browned and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook until cooked through, 8-10 minutes longer. Transfer thighs to a cutting board or large plate.
  • Pour off fat from skillet (no need to wipe it out) and increase heat to medium-high. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes and toss to coat. Add escarole in large handfuls, letting it wilt slightly before adding more. After the last handful goes in, remove pan from heat and toss greens to coat (some will be tender, some a little crunchier).
  • Divide escarole among plates and top with chicken. Squeeze lemon over and top with more red pepper flakes.

PERFECT PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs image

Sophisticated enough for a Sunday supper yet quick enough for Wednesday's dinner, this master recipe is all in the technique. Cook the thighs skin side down in a cast-iron skillet to render out the fat and make the skin as crisp and, dare we say, delicious as bacon.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 2 to 4 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Nestle chicken in skillet, skin side down, and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; continue cooking skin side down, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken; continue cooking until skin crisps and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; let rest 5 minutes before serving.

EASY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



Easy Roasted Chicken Thighs image

This oven-roasted chicken recipe showcases juicy, flavorful thighs with a lemony sauce that makes itself in the pan. It's the ideal weeknight dinner for busy families, especially when served with simple Roasted Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss chicken with oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and marinate 1 hour (or up to a day).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast chicken, skin-side down, in an oiled roasting pan, 20 to 25 minutes; flip and roast 10 more minutes.
  • Stir together mustard and honey and season with salt and pepper. Brush glaze onto chicken and broil 5 minutes.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS OVER BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS AND MOZZARELLA



Roasted Chicken Thighs over Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and Mozzarella image

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     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

Tips:

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones and skin will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Roast the chicken thighs in a hot oven. This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy interior.
  • Braised escarole is a great side dish for chicken thighs. The escarole is wilted and tender, and the pine nuts and mozzarella cheese add a delicious flavor and texture.
  • Serve the chicken thighs and braised escarole over rice or pasta. This will help to soak up the delicious juices from the chicken and escarole.

Conclusion:

Roasted chicken thighs over braised escarole with pine nuts and mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the escarole is tender and wilted, and the pine nuts and mozzarella cheese add a delicious flavor and texture. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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