Description
This delightful One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs recipe is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and rich cream sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal!
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 plus 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, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Cook the shallot in the pan until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds, then stir in sun-dried tomato strips for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping down browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Add spinach and chopped basil until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over top, and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.
Pair with a side of pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
Feel free to substitute spinach with kale for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg