Best Chicken Thigh Recipe
This Chicken Thigh Recipe with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tomato Sauce is a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to impress. Its creamy sauce, perfectly cooked chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables deliver both taste and simplicity. Try this recipe today for a dinner that everyone will love!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 -bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2- tablespoons olive oil
- 1- large onion, thinly sliced
- 3- cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1- teaspoon dried thyme
- 1- teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2- tablespoons butter
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet.
- Add sliced onions and cook for a few minutes.
- Add minced garlic.
- Stir in dried thyme, paprika, and basil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the spinach is wilted.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and cream.
- Simmer the sauce for five more minutes.
- Place the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, ensuring they are nestled into the vegetable and broth mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
- Once the chicken is done, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil and serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side.