Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Shallots Spinach

Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Shallots Spinach

What could be better than an entree that comes with its own creamy vegetable side? This healthy supper goes together in no time flat and makes an eye-catching presentation.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 30 min.

YIELD: 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS For Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Shallots  Spinach

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS For Chicken Thighs with Shallots  Spinach

1. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 170°, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm.
3. In same pan, cook and stir shallots until tender. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook until wine is reduced by half.
4. Add spinach and salt; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in sour cream; serve with chicken.

Can you freeze Chicken Thighs with Shallots & Spinach?

Before adding sour cream, cool chicken and spinach mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Stir in sour cream.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:

1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup spinach mixture: 223 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.