Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This delightful dish combines tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and creamy sauce, making it a great option for a comforting dinner or a quick meal. Perfect for lovers of homemade cooking!
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
- 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 black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, cook the shallot until soft for about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds, then stir in sun-dried tomato strips for an additional minute.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and scrape down browned bits, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, along with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Add spinach and chopped basil, stirring until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or mashed potatoes, or with a fresh, crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs for a few hours before cooking.
Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
