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

Chalanika peiris
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the escarole was flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdlla Nony
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the recipe.


Livann Grobler
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the escarole was delicious. I would make this again, but I would brine the chicken beforehand.


Emmanuel Ababio
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but the end result was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the escarole was flavorful and tender.


Tamim Bappary
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This was the best chicken dish I have ever had. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the escarole was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Julio César Guevara Larios
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes in the recipe.


Barbie Jeffowints
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the escarole was perfect. I would make this again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Sarah Engerseth
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Mhmd Mzere
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the escarole was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Jayla Lewis
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


Mahmona Heera
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the escarole was amazing. I would make this again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Elizabeth Russell
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a flavorful and healthy meal.


Jerry Mullen
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken, escarole, pine nuts, and mozzarella all came together perfectly.


maye smith
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the escarole was tender and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.