Description
This One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs recipe is bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil (from jar)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato strips in oil
- 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves tightly packed
- 6 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and reserved sun-dried tomato oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Cook the shallot in the same pan until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds, then add the sun-dried tomato strips for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping down the browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Stir in the spinach and chopped basil until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over top, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for safe consumption.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.
This dish pairs excellently with a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg