Creamy Italian Chicken Skillet

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    603 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian, American

Creamy Italian Chicken Skillet

Creamy chicken thighs recipe with Italian seasoning cooked in creamy parmesan spinach and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, skin on or skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tsp dried basil
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 1 Cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Cups baby spinach
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Sear chicken until nicely browned on both sides, but not completely cooked.
  3. Add garlic, basil, and heavy cream and continue to cook, on low heat, until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and spinach and cook for additional 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted and everything is hot and bubbly.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and salt.

Notes

  • Using boneless and skinless chicken breasts will bring the calories down to 480 per serving
  • Each Serving is 2 thighs 
  • This easily makes 5 servings. Nutrition facts are based on 4 servings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 231mg (77%) Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 525mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2648IU (53%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 603kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 231mg 77%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 525mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2648IU 53%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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