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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs in a luscious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3–4 pounds / 1.4–1.8 kg)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken thighs skin-side down without crowding the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until skin is golden and crisp. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let broth reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  6. Nestle browned chicken thighs back into the sauce, skin-side up. Add fresh spinach around the chicken if using. Cover loosely and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  7. Remove lid, stir in chopped basil, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve chicken thighs spooned with creamy sauce, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or cream to loosen it. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese. Avoid burning garlic by stirring constantly and keeping heat moderate. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added liquid to loosen sauce.

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