Name: Simple Skillet Lemon Chicken with Fried Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Family Favorites
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 lemons, divided; 6 large skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-3/4 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained, patted dry; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 jar (16.2 ounce) RAGÚ® Butter Parmesan Sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Simple Skillet Lemon Chicken with Fried Capers

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Family Favorites, Seasonal Favorites, Meat Dishes

Prep Time

15 MINUTES

Cook Time

25 MINUTES

Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lemons, divided
6 large skin-on bone-in chicken thighs about 2-3/4 pounds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained, patted dry
1 cup chicken broth
1 jar (16.2 ounce) RAGU Butter Parmesan Sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Prep Time

15 MINUTES

Cook Time

25 MINUTES

Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lemons, divided
6 large skin-on bone-in chicken thighs about 2-3/4 pounds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained, patted dry
1 cup chicken broth
1 jar (16.2 ounce) RAGU Butter Parmesan Sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat until simmering. Cut 1 lemon into ¼-inch-thick slices; add to skillet. Cook, undisturbed, 2-3 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from skillet.
Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet, skin-side down. Cook 12-15 minutes or until done (165ºF), turning halfway. Transfer to clean plate; cover to keep warm. Add shallots and capers to skillet; cook 2-3 minutes or until capers open, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, juice of remaining lemon and sauce.
Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Cook until heated through. Top with reserved lemon slices and parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes

Tips:

To complete the dish, serve with hot cooked pasta, quinoa or rice.

Substitute 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) for the chicken thighs. Prepare as directed, cooking chicken 10-12 minutes.

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Crunchy Chicken Tenders with Pick & Mix Dipping Sauces

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Prep Time

10 MINUTES

Cook Time

15 MINUTES

Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins about 16 pieces
1 jar (16.2 ounce) RAGU Butter Parmesan Sauce
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup sauce mix-in options such as: ketchup, hot sauce, relish, ranch dressing, mustard or honey

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Quick & Easy, Family Favorites, Meat Dishes

Prep Time

10 MINUTES

Cook Time

15 MINUTES

Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins about 16 pieces
1 jar (16.2 ounce) RAGU Butter Parmesan Sauce
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup sauce mix-in options such as: ketchup, hot sauce, relish, ranch dressing, mustard or honey

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Combine chicken and ½ cup Ragú in medium bowl. Place bread crumbs in separate bowl. Coat chicken tenders in bread crumbs, turning to coat all sides evenly.
Arrange chicken on baking sheet lightly coated with olive oil spray. Spray chicken tenders lightly with olive oil spray. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (165ºF).
Meanwhile, combine remaining RAGÚ® Butter Parmesan sauce and your choice of sauce mix-in(s). Serve hot chicken tenders with dipping sauce

Recipe Notes

Tip:

Let the kids pick & mix their favorite dipping sauce. For each ¼ cup of RAGÚ® Butter Parmesan Sauce, add 1 tablespoon of mix-in sauce to make a customized dipping sauce.

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