Description
A rich and creamy poultry dish featuring seared chicken thighs simmered in a savory garlic, onion, and Parmesan sauce. This one-pan wonder streamlines dinner by delivering restaurant-quality, succulent results in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines the deep umami of freshly grated Parmesan with fresh baby spinach for a sophisticated yet easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
4–6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken thighs for five minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium and add diced onions; sauté for four minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until the meat is cooked through.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded to ensure the sauce melts into a smooth, velvety consistency without clumping. Serve alongside crusty bread or over pasta to soak up the luxurious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
