Creamy Spinach Chicken Thighs: 5 Ways to Indulge Tonight
Creamy Spinach Chicken Thighs is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or pasta.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg