Description
A rich, comforting one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tablespoon reserved sun-dried tomato oil
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and measure cream, broth, and spices.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to toast.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let sit for 1 minute to warm through.
- If using spinach, toss it in now to wilt. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a good crust. Always remove the pan from heat before adding cheese to prevent graininess. Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if certified GF broth and tomatoes are used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken skillet, sun-dried tomato, creamy chicken, one pan dinner, quick weeknight meals, easy chicken recipe