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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce

Indulge in Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce

This Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce is a quick, one-pan meal that delights the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for searing the chicken thighs
  • 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce Can use marinara or homemade sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Can use low-fat cream or milk
For the Greens
  • 4 oz Fresh Spinach Can swap with kale or Swiss chard
  • 4 leaves Fresh Basil Can replace with Italian seasoning or omit
For Serving
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional, substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the skillet by warming 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Season 1.5 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, then sear in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes until richly colored.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add 8 ounces of tomato sauce and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring well and scraping browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil for about 2 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in ½ cup of heavy cream followed by 4 ounces of fresh spinach and 4 leaves of fresh basil, cooking until spinach wilts for about 2 minutes.
  7. Nestle the chicken thighs back in the skillet and heat for 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Serve by plating the chicken with the creamy sauce spooned over it, and sprinkle with ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken thighs reach internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Adjust seasoning as you taste and avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.

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