Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

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Serves4 (1 thigh each)

SWAP ScoreChoose Rarely

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

4 6-ounce chicken thighs, bone-in, skins removed
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 cup water
1 10-ounce package spinach, frozen

Directions

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and keep warm.
Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to hot skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden.
Return the chicken to the pan. Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts.
Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Use any type of chicken or turkey in this recipe, such as legs or breasts.

Nutrition Facts

Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh each)

Calories 406 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 218mg 73%

Sodium 349mg 15%

Potassium 816mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 43g 86%

Vitamin A 151%

Vitamin C 15%

Vitamin D0%

Calcium 10%

Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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