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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Spinach

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A comforting, restaurant-quality weeknight meal with golden seared chicken thighs in a silky garlic butter and cream sauce, brightened by baby spinach and crispy bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, well seasoned
  • 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

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Let sit for a few minutes while you heat the pan.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and sear the chicken for 5 to 8 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan and add the diced bacon. Cook briefly, scraping the pan.
  6. Whisk in the heavy cream and milk, then stir in the Italian seasoning, oregano, and chili flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Fold in the baby spinach until wilted, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry, then add it to the sauce while whisking until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and simmer until heated through.
  10. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for a better sear. Keep the heat moderate to prevent the sauce from splitting.

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Keywords: creamy chicken, garlic butter, weeknight dinner, chicken recipe, Italian cuisine

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