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Name: GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND BACON
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs boneless and skin off (or chicken b; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 cloves garlic finely diced; 1 small yellow onion diced; 1/3 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine); 1/2 cup crispy bacon chopped; 1 3/4 cups half and half; 3 cups baby spinach leaves; Salt and fresh cracked pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; Crushed chili pepper flakes optional; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoon of if you like a thicker sauce)

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INGREDIENTS

6 chicken thighs boneless and skin off (or chicken b
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic finely diced
1 small yellow onion ; diced
1/3 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
1/2 cup crispy bacon ; chopped
1 3/4 cups half and half
3 cups baby spinach leaves
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Crushed chili pepper flakes ; optional
1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoon of ; if you like a thicker sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the garlic butter chicken thighs with creamy spinach and bacon: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper, and sear in the pan for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Once cooked, remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in the remaining cooking juices leftover in the pan. Add in the onion and garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Pour in the chicken stock (or white wine, if using), and allow to reduce down slightly. Add the crispy bacon and fry for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.

3. Reduce heat to low heat, add the half and half (or heavy cream), and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Make sure to lower the heat to avoid the sauce to separate. Add Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to your taste.

4. Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, and add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce. For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, see the ingredients list) to the skillet, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.

5. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan; sprinkle with chili pepper flakes (if using), and spoon the sauce over each chicken thigh. Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon over pasta, rice, or a low-carb favorite like zoodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed veggies. Enjoy!

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GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND BACON

6  chicken thighs boneless and skin off (or chicken b 
2 teaspoons olive oil 
2 tablespoons butter 
6  cloves garlic finely diced 
1 small yellow onion diced
1/3 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine) 
1/2 cup crispy bacon chopped
1 3/4 cups half and half 
3 cups baby spinach leaves 
  Salt and fresh cracked pepper 
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 
  Crushed chili pepper flakes optional
1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoon of  if you like a thicker sauce)

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Serving Size: 1 (1040g)
Recipe Makes: 1

Calories: 1378
Calories from Fat: 1109 (80%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 123.2g	164 %
	Saturated Fat 75.7g	378 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 35.8g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 374.4mg		115 %
Sodium 740.1mg		26 %
Potassium 1722.6mg		45 %
Total Carbohydrate 47.2g		14 %
	Dietary Fiber 3.3g	13 %
	Sugars, other 43.9g
Protein 28.8g		41 %
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Calories per serving: 1378

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