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A cast iron skillet filled with tomatoes, spinach and chicken.

Creamy Tomato Spinach Chicken

Creamy and decadant, yet somehow feeling light and bright at the same time, this dish is the perfect one-pan, 30-minute weeknight meal. Simple ingredients all come together to make something truly delicious. Serve with polenta, pasta, or mashed potaoes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
  • salt & pepper for seasoning
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 3 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 C cherry tomatoes
  • ½ C white wine
  • 2 C chicken stock
  • ½ C heavy cream
  • ½ C parmesan cheese
  • 3 C fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat on the stove. Add the oil.
  • Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet, searing until golden (about five minutes). Flip, and continue to cook through, until the internal temperature is 165°F. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add the shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 mintues. Add the cherry tomatoes and let them cook until they burst, stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes).
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine. Make sure you scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by about a half.
  • Add the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and parmesan cheese. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Add the spinach, and allow it to wilt. Return the chicken to the pan, and heat through.
  • Take off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and basil.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Make sure the skillet and oil are HOT when you sear the chicken!
You can substitute chicken breasts in this recipe, however, make sure you thin them by either cutting them in half, or pounding them. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2899IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 3mg
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