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Creamy sun dried tomato chicken with mushrooms and white wine sauce in a cast iron skillet with spinach.
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Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & White Wine Sauce

Golden, pan-seared chicken thighs simmer in a creamy Marsala and white wine sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of sherry vinegar for brightness. It’s cozy, flavorful, and comes together quickly—perfect for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner.
Prep10 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chef-tested recipe, chicken with sun dried tomatoes, creamy chicken, elevated chicken dinner recipe, how to make a cream sauce, how to sear chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Ari Laing

Equipment

Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt, divided
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp California Sun-Dry tomato garlic
  • cup California Sun-Dry julienned tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp marsala cooking wine
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup basil leaves

Instructions

  • Season chicken. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Place ⅓ cup flour, 1 ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a large mixing bowl, then mix. Add chicken thighs, then shake to evenly coat on all sides. Set aside.
  • Sauté mushrooms. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 7oz sliced mushrooms then let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, or until a deep golden brown color develops on one side. Stir, then continue cooking another 2-3 minutes. Season with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp thyme and cook 1 minute more. Add 2 tsp sherry, then use spatula to scrape bottom of pan and releasee any brown bits. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl, then return pan to stove.
  • Sear chicken. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until evenly browned, about 7-8 minutes. Flip chicken, then add chicken stock. Transfer to oven and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C, about 10 minutes.
  • Make the sauce. Remove pan from oven and carefully transfer chicken to a plate. Add 1 tsp sun-dried tomato garlic and ⅓ cup julienned tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then add 1 cup white wine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce has reduced and thickened.
  • Finish, then serve. Turn off the heat, then add 2 Tbsp marsala and ¼ cup heavy cream. Stir to combine, taste, then adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer chicken back to the pan. Serve immediately with mushrooms on top. Garnish with ¼ cup basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 17.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2029mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.2g
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