Description
This Chicken & Nduja Bake is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs with spicy nduja sausage and a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
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Chicken & Seasoning:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce & Garnish:
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup nduja (spreadable spicy pork sausage)
- 1 (14 oz) can cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread or pasta for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add nduja and cook. Add tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan. Return chicken to skillet and bake.
- Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot with bread or pasta.
Notes
- Nduja adds a smoky, spicy richness—adjust the quantity for heat level.
- This dish also works well with bone-in chicken or Italian sausage.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
