One-Skillet Chicken Thigh Recipes – Who doesn’t love a delicious chicken dinner, especially when it requires minimal cleanup? With these one-pan chicken thigh recipes, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal ready on your table in no time. Not only chicken thighs are budget-friendly and versatile, but they’re also super juicy and tender. From crispy chicken thighs and cauliflower rice to garlic butter chicken things with green beans and everything in between, these easy chicken thighs recipes will surely become a staple in your meal planning. So grab your trusty skillet and get ready to cook up some deliciousness!
Chicken Thigh Recipes: 11 Easy One-Pan Chicken Thigh Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
1. Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

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3. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon

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4. Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

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5. One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Spinach Cream Sauce

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6. Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi

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7. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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8. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Baby Potatoes Skillet

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11. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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11 Easy One-Pan Chicken Thigh Recipes: Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
by eatwell101
Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 min Cook time: 25 min
This garlic butter chicken recipe with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy, and hearty - everyone will love it!
Ingredients you need for the Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
Directions
1. To make the garlic butter chicken thighs with creamy spinach and bacon: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper, and sear in the pan for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Once cooked, remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in the remaining cooking juices leftover in the pan. Add in the onion and garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Pour in the chicken stock (or white wine, if using), and allow to reduce down slightly. Add the crispy bacon and fry for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
3. Reduce heat to low heat, add the half and half (or heavy cream), and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Make sure to lower the heat to avoid the sauce to separate. Add Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, and add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce. For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, see the ingredients list) to the skillet, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan; sprinkle with chili pepper flakes (if using), and spoon the sauce over each chicken thigh. Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon over pasta, rice, or a low-carb favorite like zoodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed veggies. Enjoy!
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