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Tuscan Chicken Thighs Skillet
With just one skillet, you can make these amazingly flavorful and Easy Tuscan Style Chicken Thighs. The tender chicken thighs are nestled in a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce packed with tomatoes and spinach, then garnished with shaved parmesan for a meal that is delicious enough to impress, but easy enough for a weeknight!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6-8 chicken thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves pressed
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Garnish (optional)
- shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper and dredge each chicken thigh in the mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken thighs to the oil and cook 2-3 min on each side until they are golden brown. Remove from skillet.You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
- Add garlic to the skillet and stir about 30 seconds. Then add vinegar, broth, and honey to the skillet, stirring to scrape and mix in any bits from the bottom. Add the tomatoes to the mixture snd bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the chicken thighs back in, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add the spinach and recover for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and the chicken thighs are done (165˚F internal temp).
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Notes
- Substitutions: You can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts, but adjust the cooking time accordingly, as they’ll need less time in the skillet.
- Substitutions:
- You can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts, but adjust the cooking time accordingly, as they’ll need less time in the skillet.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Freeze: Leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.
- How to Freeze: Leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or in a covered baking dish at 350ºF.
- How to Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or in a covered baking dish at 350ºF.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2375IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2375IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.