Cheesy Cream of Spinach Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Cream of Spinach Chicken. This mouthwatering dish is a delightful fusion of tender, succulent chicken breasts bathed in a luxuriously roasted vegetable creamy sauce, perfectly complemented by the earthy goodness of fresh spinach.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken thighs
- 2 cups Spinach
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Garlic Divided
- 1/2 cup Onion
- 2 cup Cheese
- 1 tbsp Old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Roasted Vegetable Sauce Ingredients
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 Red pepper
- 1/2 Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Roasted vegetable sauce instructions: Prepare a baking pan: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking pan.
- Prepare vegetables: Cut 4 tomatoes in half, cut 1 red pepper in half, cut 1/2 of an onion, 3 garlic cloves, and cut 1 jalapeno in half, and place the vegetables face down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top the vegetables off with salt and broil at 500°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Blend the vegetables: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and allow them to cool. To a blender add the heavy cream, and the roasted vegetables. Blend until everything is blended well.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken seasoning: In a non-stick saucepan, melt the butter, add the garlic, and spices.
- Prepare the Chicken: Spray a baking dish with olive oil. Place your chicken in the dish and pour the garlic butter over the chicken, on both sides. Bake the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (with an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C)
- Saute the Garlic and Onion Warm up a wok or skillet add the olive oil, add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant, and the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the roasted vegetable sauce. Add Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook and stir for a few minutes until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper. Once the chicken is done. Pour the chicken broth from the baked chicken, from the dish into the sauce.
- Pour the Creamy Spinach Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the creamy spinach sauce over the baked chicken. Top the dish off with cheese. I used a mixture of Monterey jack, and cheddar cheese. Bake: Place the dish in the stove and bake at 350 °F for 10-15 minutes. Until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve your Cheesy Cream of Spinach Chicken hot, either directly from the dish or plated alongside your favorite side dishes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 9.3gProtein: 11.6gFat: 28.7gSaturated Fat: 15.7gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 4.4gCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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