Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs contains 12g protein and 274 calories per serving, functioning as a light side or lower-protein component. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, stretching your meal prep budget across more days. Pair with higher-protein bases like lean beef or fish to complete your macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Cream Cheese(227g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Artichoke Hearts, Canned, Drained(397g)
- •Spinach(960g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper (to season)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes each side until crisp and golden. Drain most of the excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavour.
- 4Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add cream cheese. Occasionally stir while breaking it up with the end of your wooden spoon until it begins to melt and become thinner in consistency.
- 5Pour in the chicken broth; bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- 6Stir in artichokes and spinach. Simmer until the spinach has just started to wilt and add the parmesan cheese. Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- 7Place skillet into preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
Nutrition — Per Serving
274
calories
12g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 10.1g
- Sodium
- 668 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.6g
6 servings per batch · ~322g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving contains only 12g of protein and 274 calories with 22g fat and 12g carbs. This appears to be a side dish or component rather than a standalone protein-primary meal.
How long does Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and makes 6 servings on the stovetop, so it's efficient for batch-cooking a vegetable-based component across multiple meals. Scale it based on how many dinners you're prepping for the week.
Is Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs good for fat loss?
At only 12g protein per serving, this recipe functions best as a side dish paired with a higher-protein main rather than a standalone dinner. The 274 calories per serving and fat content make it suitable for rounding out a fat-loss meal when combined with lean protein sources.
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