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crispy chicken thighs with pasta and pesto

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Servings: 6

Cost: $5.99 /serving

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until oil just begins to smoke.

Step 3

Place chicken in skillet, skin sides down; reduce heat to medium-high, and cook 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; discard drippings.

Step 4

Prepare the Pesto: Process arugula, parsley, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes. Dollop with additional Arugula Pesto.

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