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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken thighs recipe featuring a tangy sun-dried tomato sauce, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for cozy dinners with rich, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (can substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. (Approx. 12 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. (Approx. 1 minute)
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape brown bits from pan bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix gently until cheese melts and sauce thickens, avoiding boiling. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  7. Add fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
  8. Return chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Cover loosely and simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Sauce will thicken further.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve chicken thighs with creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Use pan drippings to build sauce flavor. If sauce thickens too much, add broth or cream to loosen. Use a meat thermometer or cut into thickest part to check doneness. For dairy-free, substitute cream and Parmesan with coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

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