Chicken and Kale in Cream Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Chicken and Kale in Cream Sauce Recipe). This chicken thigh and kale recipe features a rich, cream sauce and garlic and onion flavors. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetables--this is great with steamed broccoli or cauliflower!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 chicken thighs

Chicken and Kale in Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

8 skinless chicken thighs

2 medium brown onions

chopped

1 pinch salt

2 cloves garlic

crushed

1 pound kale leaves

chopped

1 cup heavy cream

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 chicken thighs and sear until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken thighs onto a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.

Step 2

Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 pinch salt. Cook and stir until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Add kale and cook until slightly wilted about 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper. Return chicken thighs with their juices to the skillet ensuring chicken is evenly distributed. Bring cream to a simmer. Cover and cook on medium-low for 8 minutes.

Step 4

Take the lid off of the skillet and flip chicken thighs. Increase heat to medium and cook uncovered until cream starts to thicken about 4 minutes. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Chicken and Kale in Cream Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 341.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.5g 49%

Carbohydrates: 10.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 22.7g 35%

Saturated Fat: 9.5g 48%

Cholesterol: 119.3mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 9218.1IU 184%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.9mg 84%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 70.6mg 118%

Folate: 29.8mcg 8%

Calcium: 114.2mg 11%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 44.6mg 16%

Potassium: 520.2mg 15%

Sodium: 129.6mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 204.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.