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Crispy chicken thighs in a creamy sundried tomato sauce served over mashed potatoes with a side of asparagus.

Christmas Marry Me Chicken Thighs with Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 920
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone -in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced

Method
 

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes until golden and crisp; flip and sear for 2 minutes, then remove from pan.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and sundried tomatoes to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a light simmer.
  5. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. While chicken simmers, sauté asparagus in a separate pan with a touch of oil and salt over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp, finishing with lemon juice.
  7. Platter the chicken over a bed of mashed potatoes, pour remaining cream sauce over the meat, and serve with asparagus and fresh basil garnish.