Chicken Thigh Parmigiana Recipe

Name: Chicken Thigh Parmigiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (about 2lb); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup margarine; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; salt; 1 jar pasta sauce (your favorite); 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 package spaghetti; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
2
Melt margarine in a large sillet on moderately high heat.
3
Cook chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down, for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Return all chicken to skillet, add onion and garlic, cover skillet and cook 5 minutes.
5
Uncover skillet and push chicken to one side.
6
Add frozen block of spinach to skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and the basil.
7
Cover skillet and simmer 15 minutes longer, separating the spinach with a fork as it cooks.
8
Heat pasta sauce until warmed through and hold on low until ready to serve Meanwhile cook spaghetti, and drain.
9
Uncover skillet and stir spinach toghether with onion and butter to mix thoroughly.
10
Turn chicken skin side up and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
11
Cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.
12
Remove skillet from heat.
13
Arrange drained spaghetti on a large platter.
14
Pour heated spaghetti sauce over pasta and top with cooked spinach mixture.
15
Arrange cheese-topped chicken thighs on top and serve immediately.

490

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs (about 2lb), 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Chicken Thigh Parmigiana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Thigh Parmigiana

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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