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Bone-in chicken thighs in creamy spinach butter sauce

Discover a comforting one-pan recipe for creamy spinach chicken thighs made with bone-in chicken, milk, butter, flour, eggs, and fresh spinach. Perfect for an easy, hearty dinner at home.

Here’s a creamy spinach chicken thighs recipe using bone-in chicken thighs, cow’s milk, spinach, butter, flour, and eggs. It’s a comforting dish that’s simple and flavorful — almost like a cross between a creamy skillet dish and a light casserole.

Creamy Spinach Chicken Thighs

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (cow’s milk)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, drained)
  • 1 egg (for binding the sauce slightly)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Optional: garlic (1 clove minced), onion (½ small diced), herbs like thyme or parsley

Instructions

1. Brown the Chicken

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Flip and brown the other side.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Spinach Base

  • In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter.
  • If using, add minced garlic and onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add spinach and stir until wilted (or heated through if using frozen).

3. Enrich with Egg

  • Beat the egg in a small bowl.
  • Temper the egg by slowly adding a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture while whisking.
  • Then slowly pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly — this will enrich and slightly thicken the sauce.

4. Bake or Simmer

  • Return chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce.
  • Simmer covered on low for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 75°C/165°F),
    OR
  • Transfer skillet to a 180°C (350°F) oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes.

5. Serve

  • Spoon sauce and spinach over the chicken when serving.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Tips

  • Want it cheesier? Add grated Parmesan or a handful of grated cheese before baking.
  • Need it crispier? Broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.

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Bone-in chicken thighs in creamy spinach butter sauce