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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce Made Easy

Discover the joy of cooking with Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce, a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 oz Fresh Spinach
  • 4 leaves Fresh Basil
  • to taste Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper, for about 5 minutes on one side.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and prepare the sauce in the same skillet.
  5. Add tomato sauce and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring in heavy cream and bringing it to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in fresh spinach and basil until wilted.
  7. Taste the sauce, adjusting with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and reheat on low until cooked through.
  9. Serve topped with creamy sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked through to 165°F. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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