Description
A restaurant-quality Tuscan-inspired one-pan chicken dish with garlic, spinach, and a rich dairy-based sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, skinned and halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
10 oz spinach
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary and thyme)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Dry chicken thighs with a paper towel.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs on both sides.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side.
Remove chicken, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic until golden, about 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
Stir in spinach until wilted.
Return chicken to the skillet and simmer together for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional), if using.
Notes
Heavy cream can be substituted with whole milk or coconut milk for a lighter version.
Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for vegan or dairy-free versions.
Frozen spinach can be used if fresh is unavailable—be sure to drain and thaw before adding.
Use avocado oil instead of olive oil for higher smoke point when searing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian/Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
