Easy Spinach and Chicken in Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Spinach and Chicken in Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Spinach; 1 Onion; 1 thigh Chicken thigh; 2 slice Bacon; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1 Salt and pepper; 2 tsp Chicken consomme bouillon (granules); 200 ml Milk; 10 grams Butter (for stir frying); 1 clove Finely minced garlic; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tbsp Sake

Servings: persons

1 bunch Spinach
1 Onion
1 thigh Chicken thigh
2 slice Bacon
2 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 Salt and pepper
2 tsp Chicken consomme bouillon (granules)
200 ml Milk
10 grams Butter (for stir frying)
1 clove Finely minced garlic
1 pinch Salt
1 tbsp Sake

1
Parboil the spinach, and cut into 5 cm lengths.
2
Cut the onion into thick slices.
3
Cut the bacon into 2-3 cm wide strips.
4
Pound the chicken thigh with a meat tenderizer or poke holes with a fork.
5
Cut into bite-sized pieces, and place in a bowl.
6
Pre-season with salt and sake.
7
Melt the butter for stir-frying in a frying pan.
8
Fry the skin side of the chicken first.
9
For 2 minutes, flip, and fry the other side for 2 minutes.
10
Lid and steam-fry for 3 minutes to cook through.
11
When the chicken is cooked through, make space in the middle of the pan.
12
Add the garlic in the oil from the chicken, and stir-fry until fragrant.
13
Add the onion and bacon, and continue stir-frying.
14
When the onion becomes soft and wilted, add the consomme and flour, and mix well.
15
When everything is coated with the flour, add the milk and spinach.
16
You can increase the amount of milk if you like.
17
Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
18
When the sauce thickens, it's done!

239

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Spinach, 1 Onion, 1 thigh Chicken thigh, 2 slice Bacon, and more.

Yes, Easy Spinach and Chicken in Cream Sauce 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!

Easy Spinach and Chicken in Cream Sauce

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