Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

Chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown then simmered in a rich onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary sauce with tender spinach.

40 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving

234

Calories

28g

Protein

8g

Carbs

10g

Fat

4g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

474mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 3 g · Cholesterol 133 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    4

  • vegetable oil

    1 teaspoon

  • salt

    1/2 teaspoon

  • black pepper

    1/2 teaspoon

  • yellow onion, chopped

    1 small

  • garlic, minced

    3 cloves

  • dried thyme

    1 teaspoon

  • dried rosemary

    1/2 teaspoon

  • water

    1 cup

  • 10-ounce frozen spinach

    1 package · or 1 bunch fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook on each side until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.

  2. 2

    Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and golden. Return the chicken to the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the water and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts. Serve right away.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

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