ITALIAN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a quick dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. To save a little bit on the fat/calories I use a split ratio of cream and milk. This is not a requirement. Serve with your choice of sides. I like spaghetti noodles, or zucchini zoodles.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
2 ounces shaved Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine tapioca flour, all purpose flour, garlic salt, and Italian herbs in a small bowl. Dredge chicken thighs through the mixture and shake off excess flour.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Wipe out skillet, leaving just a little bit of the fond. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce, cream, and milk; stir to combine. Season with red pepper flakes and mix in spinach. Allow spinach to wilt, about 3 minutes. Return chicken thighs to the skillet and heat until warmed through. Serve topped with freshly shaved Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 157.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1609 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

patricia lubanzadio
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nosithembele Mbadamana
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Chandler explores
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it looks and tastes amazing.


Kevin Gunning
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Ezzy Tune
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy tomato sauce and the chicken.


Sk Kalam
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken.


Jamie Sloan
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This dish is a bit high in calories, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Brian Langschwager
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I used a jar of Alfredo sauce instead of the creamy tomato sauce. It was still delicious!


Tietie Junior
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I shredded and used in the sauce. It turned out great!


sabbir ahmed
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I served this dish with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was a perfect comfort food meal.


Chanastasia
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I added a few extra ingredients to the sauce, such as garlic, oregano, and basil. It gave the sauce a more robust flavor.


Carla Clark
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I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs. The chicken still turned out great, but it wasn't as juicy as it would have been with thighs.


Bryan Aguilar
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I'm not a fan of creamy sauces, so I omitted the heavy cream from the recipe. The sauce was still delicious, but it was a bit thinner than I would have liked.


Ernie Thomas
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The sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken.


Shadeysha Greene
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under an hour, and it was a hit with my family.


Nikera Cartwright
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


PAKISTAN HISTORY
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Lara Carvalho de Oliveira
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the creamy tomato sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.