Lemon Spinach Chicken
This is a great weeknight meal where you can play with the brightness of the citrus and the spinach to wake your taste buds up. The ultimate weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 549kcal
Ingredients
- 5 bone in chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red crushed pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Season chicken on both sides with granulated garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat some oil and butter.
- Cook the chicken on both sides for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add fresh garlic and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and place then place the chicken back into the skillet.
- Place it in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2405IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2.1mg