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Italian Parmesan Chicken Thighs | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these delicious #ChickenThighs can be oven ready in about 5 minutes. They're so easy to toss together & taste fantastic. This entree uses #Italian flavors like #basil, #oregano & #thyme along with #chives to give it a zesty flavor. #ParmesanCheese makes the coating even better. #GlutenFree #chicken #poultry #ItalianParmesanChickenThighs

Italian Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Teresa Ambra
Italian Parmesan Chicken Thighs make up a fantastic weeknight dinner entree since they can be oven ready in about 5 minutes. Parmesan and Romano cheeses along with several Italian-style spices like basil, oregano, thyme and chives make a tasty and delicious coating for the chicken. Every forkful is mouthwatering and irresistible.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 sharp knife to trim fat off chicken thighs (if not previously done)
  • 1 plate
  • 1 fork
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. dried chives
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (in a can)
  • 1/2 cup Italian Blend Parmesan cheese grated (in a can)
  • 8 boneless chicken thigh fillets trimmed of any excess fat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Trim off any fat from the chicken fillets; discard. Trim off any fat from the chicken fillets; discard.
  • Spray a 9x13” glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine seasonings and Parmesan cheeses on a plate.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Dredge chicken thighs in cheese mixture.
  • Place chicken pieces in prepared baking dish.
  • If desired, sprinkle remaining Parmesan mixture over top of the chicken thighs.
  • Bake at 350º approximately 45-50 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat (or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º). 

Notes

NOTE: It may take 10-15 minutes to trim off all of the fat from the chicken thighs, so plan ahead and trim in advance if necessary.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 553IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, chicken thighs, main dish, parmesan cheese, romano cheese
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