Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This dish combines chicken with a creamy sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, making it a perfect choice for a quick dinner or comforting 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
- 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
- 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 sun-dried tomato oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- For the Tuscan Sauce, cook the shallot in the pan until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds, then add the sun-dried tomatoes for another minute.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, scraping down any browned bits and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Gently simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach and chopped basil, stirring until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with fresh bread.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread for mopping up the delicious sauce.
Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
