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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, garlicky sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear without moving until golden and crispy, about 6-7 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and baby spinach leaves. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Nestle chicken thighs back into the sauce, skin side up. Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Optionally, zest lemon over the top before serving.

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor and crispy skin. Simmer cream sauce gently to avoid curdling. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best texture. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked perfectly. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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