Description
This One Pot Creamed Spinach Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner made with seasoned chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, garlicky spinach sauce. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and made entirely in one skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs of choice (oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, to taste
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the sliced shallots for about 1 minute until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whisk in the sour cream. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking continuously.
- Stir in the heavy cream and butter. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out with a splash of chicken broth.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan and cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- For extra richness, add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Use full-fat sour cream for best texture and flavor in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
