Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs (Stove Top)

Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs (about 6-8 pieces)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tsp reserved sun dried tomato oil (from jar)
- 1 small shallot (brown)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun dried tomato strips
- ½ cup dry white wine (or extra chicken broth)
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese (fresh)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup baby spinach leaves packed (fresh)
- ¼ cup basil leaves packed (fresh)
Instructions
- 1
For the Chicken
- 2
season
- 3
Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- 4
heat
- 5
Heat sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
sear
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Sear chicken in batches of two or three until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate, keep warm.
4 min - 8
For the Sauce
- 9
mix
- 10
Add the shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sun dried tomato strips and cook to release flavours, about 1 minute.
3 min - 11
pour
- 12
Pour in wine; bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 13
add
- 14
Let simmer for 2 minutes, then add in the chicken broth, cream, parmesan and Italian seasoning.
2 min - 15
simmer
- 16
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low-medium. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir regularly to melt parmesan cheese.
3 min - 17
spice
- 18
Taste test sauce and season with a pinch of salt and pepper, if needed.
- 19
garnish
- 20
Stir through spinach and basil leaves. Stir through and let leaves wilt through the sauce. Return chicken to the pan; drizzle sauce over chicken and let simmer for a further minute.
- 21
serve
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Serve immediately over mashed potato, mashed cauliflower, rice, pasta, or fresh bread to mop up the sauce!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)

