Description
Enjoy a quick yet delicious dinner with One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs. This dish is packed with rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach, making it perfect for weeknight meals or cozy gatherings.
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 to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Once cooked through, transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- For the Tuscan Sauce, cook the shallot in a 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 low-sodium chicken broth, scraping down browned bits, and 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, and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Add 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 fresh, crusty bread.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
Feel free to add more vegetables to the Tuscan sauce, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, for extra flavor.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg