Put both oils in a deep pan and heat up on medium-high heat.
½ Tbsp olive oil, ½ Tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
While the oil is warming, season chicken on each side with pepper, Italian seasoning and ¼ tsp salt.
1 lb chicken thighs, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ¾ tsp salt, Pinch ground black pepper
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on each side for approximately 4-5 minutes. Then flip the chicken to the other side and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, peel and dice the onion and peel the garlic. Dice the sun-dried tomatoes.
¼ cup onion, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Add the onions to the pan and cook for a minute. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
¼ cup onion, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Press the garlic into the pan and cook for 30 seconds, then add the cream, stock and ¼ tsp salt and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
1 clove garlic, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup chicken stock, ¾ tsp salt
Add the chicken back to the pan and cover with a lid. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
1 lb chicken thighs
To your CorningWare or other microwave-safe dish with a lid, add the rice, 2 cups of water (or stock) and remaining salt. Stir to combine.
1 cup uncooked rice, ¾ tsp salt
Place the dish in the microwave with the lid on. Set the cooking time to 20 minutes and the power level to 60%.
After 20 minutes, to the pan with the chicken add a cup of spinach and gently stir everything to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom. Cover the pan and cook for another 5 minutes to let the spinach wilt.
1 cup fresh spinach
Once the chicken and rice are done, serve the chicken on a bed of rice then pour some sauce over everything and top with julienned fresh basil for garnish if you wish.
Fresh basil optional