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Close-up of seared Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich cream sauce.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Spinach

This recipe provides a quick method for preparing creamy Tuscan chicken thighs with spinach. It is suitable for a simple family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil plus additional if needed
  • 1 Sea salt and pepper For seasoning chicken
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp tapioca flour or arrowroot
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk full fat, blended before adding if needed
  • 1/2 Tbsp stone ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
Serving Suggestion
  • 1 cauli rice, zucchini noodles, or roasted potatoes For serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In a large skillet, add the coconut oil and cook the chicken thighs on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and no longer pink in the center.
  3. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Add additional oil if necessary and cook the onions over medium heat until soft, then stir in the garlic and cook for another 45 seconds.
  5. Whisk in the tapioca or arrowroot, then add the broth and coconut milk. Stir to combine, then stir in the mustard, yeast, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  7. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and allow the mixture to simmer until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are softened.
  8. Add the chicken back to the skillet and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  9. Serve over cauli rice, zucchini noodles, or with roasted potatoes.

Notes

This recipe is designed for quick preparation. You can serve the finished dish with low-carb options like cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.