One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach
A comforting, one-pan meal with tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and wilted spinach – ready in 30 minutes. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken thighs, (14 oz can) 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 4: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken with Spinach?
American one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
