How to Prepare Delicious Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

Chicken thighs (with skin and bones intact)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Cream Sauce

1 onion, minced

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1 cup chicken broth - low-sodium

3 tablespoon sundried tomato pesto

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup tomatoes - roughly chopped

1 large bunch fresh baby spinach/ kale

¼ cup Parmesan cheese - plus more for if needed

Procedure

Begin by patting the chicken dry using paper towels, ensuring all excess moisture is removed. Then, generously season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.  You can include other seasonings if preferred.

Next, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet with the skin-side down and allow them to sear until they turn a golden brown color.

Flip the chicken thighs over to sear the other side as well. Once both sides are seared, lower the heat to medium or medium-low and cover the skillet with a tightly-fitting lid.

Allow the chicken to continue cooking for another 15 minutes then transfer them to a clean plate and set them aside.

Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften. Then, add the garlic and fresh thyme and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

Pour in the chicken broth, sundried tomato pesto, chopped sundried tomatoes, and spinach to the onions. Mix everything thoroughly to combine, allowing the spinach to wilt, which should take about 1 minute.

Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Sprinkle in some parmesan cheese and add additional salt according to your taste preferences.

Carefully nestle the cooked chicken thighs into the simmering cream sauce. Let everything cook together for approximately 2 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.

Remove the skillet from the heat source, and proceed to garnish the dish according to your preference. Finally, serve the chicken with your desired side dish.

Conclusion

With every mouthwatering spoonful, the deliciousness of this dish unfolds, showcasing the savory and comforting flavors of perfectly seared chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce.