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Tuscan Chicken Thighs with rice on a plate.

Tuscan Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs and rice infused with sundried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 1153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 large Chicken Thighs , bone-in with skin
  • 1 large Shallot , sliced thin
  • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes , roughly chopped
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice (not instant)
  • 2 tbp Lemon Juice , freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley , to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350F and prepare an oven-safe skillet with a lid.
  • Place the skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and place your chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, just to get a crispy, golden color on them. They do not have to cook through at this time. Take out of the skillet and reserve on a clean plate.
  • In the same skillet, cook your shallot and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the chopped sundried tomatoes and the spinach. Stir around until the spinach has cooked down.
  • Deglaze the skillet by slowly pouring in the chicken broth. Add to it the cream. Stir together and bring to boil. Once boiling, turn the heat off. Pour the rice evenly in the skillet. You want to make sure that it is level to ensure even cooking.
  • Place the braised chicken thighs on top of the rice in the skillet, skin side up. Place the lid on the skillet and place into your preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp things up. Make sure that the internal temperature is at least 165F before taking out of the oven.
  • When fully cooked, take out of the oven. Before serving, squeeze some fresh lemon (or lime) juice over the entire dish. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1153kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 54gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 321mgSodium: 1706mgPotassium: 1260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4140IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken, one-dish, rice
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