Description
Experience the delightful flavors of One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
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 same pan until soft, approximately 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté briefly, then add sun-dried tomato strips for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom for browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often to combine.
- Stir in the spinach and basil until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with fresh bread.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if desired.
For added flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
