Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you’re ready to book your next vacation, aren’t you? Well, we’re here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that’s what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it’ll have you saying ‘That’s amore!’
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken
1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups spinach (80 g)
2 cups heavy cream (480 mL)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (55 g)
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Nutrition Info
Calories 721
Fat 64g
Carbs 11g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 6g
Protein 39g
How to Make It
1. Step
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
2. Step
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Step
Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
4. Step
Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
5. Step
Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
6. Step
Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
7. Step
Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. Step
Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.