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Creamy spinach chicken

Creamy Spinach Chicken

A creamy spinach chicken recipe made with juicy chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and garlic in a rich one-pan sauce. A quick and flavorful dinner perfect for busy nights. 
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 6 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 170 g Bacon Chopped
  • 50 ml Dry White Wine or Sherry Wine
  • 120 ml Chicken Broth
  • Thyme Springs
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream
  • 240 g Baby Spinach

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Sear the chicken thighs for about 2 minutes per side, until golden, then remove and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the bacon and cook until slightly crisp.
  • Pour in the wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for about 2 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, thyme sprigs, chilli flakes, and cream. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. 
  • Add the spinach, stir until it wilts, and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked through, around 5 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and serve hot with your choice of sides.

Notes

Sear Until Golden: I like to give the chicken thighs a good sear; those crispy edges make the sauce taste even better.
Deglaze Well: I always scrape up every bit when adding the wine, because that’s where all the flavor hides.
Taste as You Go: I find bacon can be quite salty, so I usually hold back on extra salt until the end.
Spinach Timing: I prefer adding the spinach before the chicken goes back in; it blends into the sauce while still staying tender. 

Nutrition

Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 329mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 1282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8664IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 5mg