Description
This creamy chicken and spinach dish is a comforting one-skillet meal made with seared chicken thighs, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden-brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts if you prefer, adjusting cook time accordingly.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
