One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach

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A comforting, one-pan meal with tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and wilted spinach – ready in 35 minutes. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, diced tomatoes, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for 4 more minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and stir until wilted and fully incorporated, about 1 minute.

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