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.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 50 min
• Total: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.24/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• Paleo
• Whole30

Tags

• comfort food
• healthy
• savory
• classic
• roast
• quick
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 yellow onion (small, chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
• 1 cup water
• 10 ounce frozen spinach (1 package)
• 1 bunch fresh spinach

Instructions

1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 teaspoon oil.
3. Add chicken, top side down.
4. Cook on each side until deeply browned.
5. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
6. Reheat skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
8. Cook about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and golden.
9. Return the chicken to the pan.
10. Add the water and cover.
11. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
12. Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes.
13. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts.
14. Serve right away.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 234
• Protein: 28.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sodium: 474 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 133 mg