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20 Skillet Chicken Thigh Recipes

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD August 14, 2020
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Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach

These skillet chicken thigh recipes are a delicious option for tonight's dinner. The chicken cooks directly in the pan alongside any sauce or vegetables so you'll have an easy clean-up. And if you want to speed up your cooking time, feel free to remove the chicken thigh from the bone. Recipes like Chicken Katsu with Creamy Slaw and Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach are healthy, filling and a great choice for dinner.

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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

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This easy one-pan skillet-roasted lemon chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in the same pan as baby potatoes and kale for a satisfying meal with the added bonus of minimal cleanup. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs

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Bright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Chicken Katsu with Creamy Slaw

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This crispy Japanese chicken recipe comes complete with a creamy warm slaw on the side. Serve with steamed brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles to round out the meal. We like to use chicken cutlets made with dark-meat chicken thighs--they have more than twice the immune-boosting zinc of white-meat chicken breasts. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

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Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs

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To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

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Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach

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This simple, ultra-quick chicken dinner--packed with spinach and peppers--is delicious on its own or served over brown rice or your favorite pasta. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"

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Get an extra serving of vegetables and cut back on carbs by replacing rice with riced cauliflower in this healthy chicken fried rice recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito Peppers

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Don't skip the anchovies in this healthy chicken thigh recipe. Their fishiness blends in, adding salty, umami flavor, so that even skeptics of the salty little fish won't protest. And this healthy skillet dinner is cooked in one pan and takes just 20 minutes to prep--in case you need more selling points for this recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

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Chicken & Asparagus Skillet Pasta with Pesto

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Fresh lemon juice, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and zippy pesto tie together the flavors in this quick and easy skillet meal. The 30-minute dinner is so versatile--you can use any quick-cooking protein or vegetable you have on hand and still have a delicious meal on busy weeknights. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel

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This technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

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Chicken Pad Thai

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A delicious balance of sweet, sour and salty flavors complements rice noodles and chicken in this quick and easy pad thai. We trimmed calories and boosted flavor by cutting back on the sugar you'll find in many restaurant versions. As with any stir-fry, be sure to have all your ingredients prepped before you begin--the steps move quickly once the cooking starts. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Mushroom Marsala Sauce

<p>This crispy prosciutto-wrapped chicken thigh recipe makes a tasty meal when served with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013</p>
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This crispy prosciutto-wrapped chicken thigh recipe makes a tasty meal when served with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale

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One-pot meals, like this all-in-one chicken thigh, kale and Israeli couscous recipe, are perfect for nights when you want to keep cleanup to a minimum. Look for Israeli couscous--small pearl-shaped pasta made from semolina flour--near other Middle Eastern dry goods in well-stocked supermarkets or specialty-foods stores. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings

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This crowd-pleasing gnocchi recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight comfort meal. Get all the flavors of chicken and dumplings without having to make the dumplings when you use gnocchi in their place. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2015

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Chicken & Celery Root Tikka Masala

<p>In this 5-ingredient healthy recipe, celery root replaces traditional potatoes for an easy Indian-inspired chicken dinner with a creamy spiced tomato sauce. Pick your favorite jarred Tikka Masala sauce. Serve over brown basmati rice or with warm naan and steamed green beans. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016</p>
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In this 5-ingredient healthy recipe, celery root replaces traditional potatoes for an easy Indian-inspired chicken dinner with a creamy spiced tomato sauce. Pick your favorite jarred Tikka Masala sauce. Serve over brown basmati rice or with warm naan and steamed green beans. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Chicken & Veggie Fajitas

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Time to clean out the fridge? These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. The key is to slice all the veggies to approximately the same size so they cook evenly. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

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Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs

<p>Classic cassoulet recipes can take days to make and of course contain rashers of duck, smoked meats and the like. This version keeps it simple and not quite so rich with one skillet, healthier ingredients like low-fat kielbasa, and just 45 minutes to prepare. Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2006</p>
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Classic cassoulet recipes can take days to make and of course contain rashers of duck, smoked meats and the like. This version keeps it simple and not quite so rich with one skillet, healthier ingredients like low-fat kielbasa, and just 45 minutes to prepare. Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2006

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Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Tomato Sauce

<p>Spinach-Parmesan stuffing provides great flavor in boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Try it with the optional chicken livers in the stuffing for an extra-rich treat. And don't worry, even though when stuffed it looks like the filling will ooze out, it doesn't. The egg in the stuffing acts as a binder to keep everything in place. The recipe makes plenty of sauce, so be sure to cook up some pasta or make mashed potatoes to serve alongside the saucy chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2010</p>
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Spinach-Parmesan stuffing provides great flavor in boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Try it with the optional chicken livers in the stuffing for an extra-rich treat. And don't worry, even though when stuffed it looks like the filling will ooze out, it doesn't. The egg in the stuffing acts as a binder to keep everything in place. The recipe makes plenty of sauce, so be sure to cook up some pasta or make mashed potatoes to serve alongside the saucy chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2010

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Chicken with Quick Mole Sauce

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Rich, dark and delicious, mole is a signature sauce in Mexican cooking. There are many variations, but the basic ingredients include plenty of chiles and nuts along with a touch of chocolate to tame the heat of the chiles. Traditional recipes can take several hours to prepare--this quick version takes a few shortcuts by using chili powder, nut butter and chocolate chips. Serve with rice and a medley of sautéed zucchini, pepper and onion. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011

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General Tso's Chicken

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In this healthy version of a General Tso's Chicken recipe, we cut the fat and sodium in half from the original version by not frying the chicken and by using half as much soy sauce in this Chinese-takeout favorite. Serve with steamed baby bok choy or sautéed spinach and steamed brown rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes

<p>The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors Makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve with whole-wheat couscous, to soak up the tasty sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2004</p>
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The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors Makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve with whole-wheat couscous, to soak up the tasty sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2004

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    1 of 20 Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
    2 of 20 Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs
    3 of 20 Chicken Katsu with Creamy Slaw
    4 of 20 Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs
    5 of 20 Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach
    6 of 20 Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"
    7 of 20 One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito Peppers
    8 of 20 Chicken & Asparagus Skillet Pasta with Pesto
    9 of 20 Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel
    10 of 20 Chicken Pad Thai
    11 of 20 Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Mushroom Marsala Sauce
    12 of 20 Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale
    13 of 20 Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings
    14 of 20 Chicken & Celery Root Tikka Masala
    15 of 20 Chicken & Veggie Fajitas
    16 of 20 Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs
    17 of 20 Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Tomato Sauce
    18 of 20 Chicken with Quick Mole Sauce
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