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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pot Tuscan chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup (50g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 2 cups (about 60g) fresh baby spinach, washed
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (35g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels (about 2 minutes). Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat (about 3 minutes to get hot). Place chicken skin-side down and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and brown the other side for 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer (about 3 minutes).
  5. Nestle chicken thighs back into the sauce, skin-side up. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Let simmer gently for 15 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove lid, add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan. Stir gently until spinach wilts and cheese melts (about 2-3 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Notes

If sauce is too thin after simmering, increase heat and cook uncovered for a few minutes to thicken. If too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese. Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and excess water squeezed out. Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor; boneless breasts can be used but reduce simmer time to 10 minutes.

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