Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Spinach 🤤
This velvety, savory dish combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and rich flavors perfectly.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- A pinch crushed chili pepper flakes
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Gently season your chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs for 5-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, letting it mingle with the chicken drippings. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and reduce heat to low. Stir in the crispy bacon bits and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and milk, then mix in Italian seasoning, oregano, chili flakes, and adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- Fold in the baby spinach until it gently wilts, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water, then quickly pour into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce beautifully thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating them in the luscious sauce. Simmer briefly until heated through. Serve this delightful dish immediately!
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 463
Total Carbs: 9.4g
Net Carbs: 8.1g
Fats: 38g
Protein: 22g
Calories: 463
Total Carbs: 9.4g
Net Carbs: 8.1g
Fats: 38g
Protein: 22g
