Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Recipe

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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto
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Ingredients
8
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Nutrition
8091
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until oil just begins to smoke.
  3. Place chicken in skillet, skin sides down; reduce heat to medium-high, and cook 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; discard drippings.
  4. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Toss with chicken broth and 3 Tbsp. Arugula Pesto. Add pasta mixture to skillet. Place chicken, skin sides up, on pasta.
  5. Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes. Dollop with additional Arugula Pesto.
  6. Olives & Caperberries: Omit pasta, broth, and pesto. Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cut 1 lemon into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Stir together 1 cup pitted large Spanish olives, 1 cup large caperberries with stems, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds, and 1/4 cup dry white wine in skillet; add lemon slices. Place chicken, skin sides up, in skillet. Bake as directed. Sprinkle with parsley.
  7. Poblanos & Onions: Omit pasta, chicken broth, and pesto. Prepare recipe as directed through Step 3. Place 3 large poblano peppers, seeded and chopped, and 1/2 large white onion, chopped, in skillet. Place chicken, skin sides up, in skillet. Bake as directed. Remove from oven, and top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup crumbled queso blanco.
  8. Potatoes & Rosemary: Omit pasta, chicken broth, and pesto. Prepare recipe as directed through Step 3. Place 2 lb. small fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, in a single layer in skillet, and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place chicken, skin sides up, in skillet, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary. Bake as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8090.81 Kcal (33875 kJ)
Calories from fat 7259.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 806.56g 1241%
Cholesterol 1902.6mg 634%
Sodium 6025.46mg 251%
Potassium 2401.07mg 51%
Total Carbs 20.21g 7%
Sugars 0.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 181.59g 363%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 27%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 135.6mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.36 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.13g 1241%
Cholesterol 82.86mg 634%
Sodium 262.42mg 251%
Potassium 104.57mg 51%
Total Carbs 0.88g 7%
Sugars 0.01g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 4%
Protein 7.91g 363%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 27%
Calcium 5.9mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 228.8
    Points
  • 226
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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