Tuscan chicken thighs with Calabrian chili peppers

  • Prep Time Icon Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time Icon Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Yields Icon 4 servings
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PROFILE: hearty, rich & creamy with brine & spice.

NOTES: one pan meal. can sub chicken breasts or skin on thighs.

USES: serve over creamy polenta or with crusty bread.

Directions

  1. heat olive oil in heavy bottom skillet or ceramic pan. brown thighs on both sides for 5 mins each.
  2. move protein to the sides and create a small area in the center. add onion and soften for 5 mins. add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  3. add spicy 89 sauce & cream. cook until warm and incorporated.
  4. add parmesan cheese until incorporated.
  5. add drained Calabrian peppers and heat through.
  6. mix with chicken coating the pieces with sauce and cook for 3 mins.
  7. 5 minutes before serving, add Kalamata olives and spinach and heat until wilted.
  8. remove from heat and serve.