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Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs

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19 Aug

Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs are browned, baked and smothered in a flavorful creamy pan sauce. Delicious and easy to make!

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a wonderful dinner option. You can do all sorts of things to them and they always seem to stay moist and tender and they are more affordable than chicken breasts.

This delicious dinner idea is one of our family’s favorites. It’s a snap to put together and the sauce is so delicious you’ll want to put it on all the things!

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Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs in original packaging.

What You’ll need to make Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs

  • Chicken Thighs – we prefer boneless, skinless but you can use or bone in, skin on. More than 6-8 will overcrowd the pan and you will need to brown them in two batches.

  • Salt and Pepper – we use kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. We are pretty generous when seasoning. If using regular table salt, you’ll want to use a little less.

  • Olive Oil – Always our favorite but you can use canola or vegetable oil instead.

  • Garlic – fresh garlic, minced, 3-4 cloves. About 2 teaspoons.

  • Chicken Broth – Feel free to use chicken stock or chicken bouillon / hot water instead of chicken broth for this.

  • Heavy Cream – Substitutions include evaporated milk, half and half or even regular milk. The sauce may be a little thinner but it will still be delicious!

  • Fresh Spinach -Chopped

  • Butter – We use regular, salted butter. Unsalted butter may also be used. Don’t use margarine.

  • Flour – we use white, all purpose flour, bleached or unbleached. If you are preparing a Keto version of this, substitute almond flour instead.


Finished picture of Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs on a plate.

How to make Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs

We are big fans of easy and delicious weeknight meals. Chicken thighs are always a little more forgiving than chicken breasts and stay moist and tender when baked.

The pan sauce that is created when making Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs is really the star of the dish. It’s easy to make and wraps the chicken in a delicious garlicky layer of flavor. The sauce is excellent over mashed potatoes too!

Chicken thighs on a plate, generously seasonied with salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with rack in the center. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

Chicken thighs browning in a skillet.


Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken things in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until slightly browned.

Chicken thighs baking in the oven on a baking sheet.

Remove chicken from skillet and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Garlic and chicken brown bits in oil in a skillet.

In the meantime, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and stir. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Whisking cream into the broth mixture in the skillet.

Add chicken broth to skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up all of the brown bits then slowly whisk in the heavy cream.

Whisking the butter and flour together in a small saucepan.

In a small saucepan, melt butter and add the flour, whisking until combined. This will make a thick paste.

Whisking the pan sauce while thickening.

Transfer the flour mixture from the saucepan into the skillet and whisk to thicken the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately.

Chopped spinach being added to the sauce.

Stir in chopped spinach and salt and pepper to taste.

Finished creamy garlic spinach sauce in the skillet.

Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is finished in the oven.

Baked chicken on a sheet pan.

Remove chicken from oven and pour sauce over the top. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Finished Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs on a plate.

Other Simple and Delicious Weeknight Meal Ideas You Might Like

Mom’s Easy Weeknight Chili – Hearty, satisfying and ready in about 30 minutes!

Easy One Pan Egg Roll Bowl – all the delicious flavors of an egg roll in a bowl.

Spinach and Sausage Spaghetti Pie – packed with good stuff and super easy to make.

Weeknight Pineapple Shrimp and Rice Bake – pineapple, shrimp and rice drizzled with a sweet island sauce.

Skillet BBQ Shrimp with Vegetables and Orzo – An all in one skillet meal of glazed shrimp, tender pasta and crisp tender vegetables.

Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Thighs are browned, baked and smothered in a flavorful creamy pan sauce. Delicious and easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 708kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless, 2-3 pounds
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tsp fresh minced garlic 3-4 cloves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour use almond flour for Keto version
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with rack in the center. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken things in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until slightly browned.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • In the meantime, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and stir. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth to skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up all of the brown bits then slowly whisk in the heavy cream.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and add the flour, whisking until combined. This will make a thick paste.
  • Transfer the flour mixture from the saucepan into the skillet and whisk to thicken the sauce. It will thicken immediately.
  • Stir in chopped spinach and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is finished in the oven.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2590IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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  1. Laura says

    January 29, 2024 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was delicious, I used almond milk and just added an extra tblsp of butter and flour. Came out great! Will def make again!

    Reply
    • Michelle Mundy says

      January 30, 2024 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Laura! So glad you tried this one and liked it. Easily one of our family’s favorites! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chocha says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    I out did myself tonight with this recipe. A distinctive flavour my husband complimented. Thanks again “recipe bandit”.

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