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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.

  • 1 hour 10 minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.00 - $8.99

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach

Steps

1

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and set aside.

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

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

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 - 4 ounce serving

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories185
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA4 mg
Omega 3 - DHA3 mg
Cholesterol112 mg
Carbohydrates5 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars1 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein22 g
Minerals
Calcium94 mg
Potassium667 mg
Sodium423 mg
Copper163 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium80 mg
Phosphorus224 mg
Selenium23 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A340 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Vitamin B120.3 mcg
Vitamin C22 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2 mg
Vitamin K353 mcg
Folate146 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin6 mg
Choline75 mg

Source:

  • USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion