Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs cook to perfection in a creamy sundried tomato sauce. This meal is ready in your plate and no time and full of delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- ¾ tsp. Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 small Onion (petite diced)
- ½ cup pimentos (petite diced in jar)
- 1 handful Fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated or shredded)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1½ cup half and half
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 3 Tbsps. Olive Oil
- Chopped Basil (for garnishing)
- 6 large Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tbsps. All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Salt
Directions
- 1
To begin, dice the onion, mince the garlic and chop the basil. Set aside.
- 2
To prepare the chicken, trim the excess fat and pat the chicken thighs dry.
- 3
In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Coat both sides of the chicken thighs with the rub.
- 4
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsps. of olive oil. Pan sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden and fully cooked. Set aside and cover to preserve the heat.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil into the same pan and add in the diced onions. Sauté the onions until tender, and then add in the minced garlic. Sauté for a little and add in the sundried tomato pesto. Stir to combine well and sauté for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add in the black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, pimentos and stir them well to simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and half and half milk. Mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat for a few minutes until the sauce thickens up a bit.
- 7
Add the basil, spinach, and parmesan cheese. Stir and cook together for a minute of two. Once the sauce cooks and thickens up, return the chicken to the pan.
- 8
Drench the chicken with the sauce and cover to cook for 2-3more minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil. Serve with your favorite side.