How many calories are in Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach?

One serving has 185 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1 - 4 ounce serving each).

How much protein is in Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach?

22 g of protein per serving, with 5 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat.

What do I need to make Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach?

10 ingredients: 4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs (skin removed), 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped) and 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) ….

Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

Name: Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs (skin removed); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped); 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 cup water; 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach (or 1 bunch fresh spinach)

Chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown then simmered in a rich onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary sauce with tender spinach.

185kcal per serving

22 gprotein

5 gcarbohydrates

8 gfat

4servings (1 - 4 ounce serving)

· Cook: 70 min

Ingredients

4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs (skin removed)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
1 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped) nutrition facts
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) nutrition facts
1 teaspoon dried thyme nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary nutrition facts
1 cup water
1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach (or 1 bunch fresh spinach) nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	185 kcal
Total fat	8 g	10%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	112 mg	37%
Sodium	423 mg	18%
Total carbohydrates	5 g	2%
Dietary fiber	2 g	7%
Total sugars	1 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	22 g	44%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	94 mg	7%
Iron	3 mg	17%
Potassium	667 mg	14%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 3 ounces

Directions

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and set aside.
Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden. Return the chicken to the pan.
Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts. Serve right away.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic Herbs Spinach

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/braised-chicken-thighs-spinach, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.