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    Home » Recipes » Quick Dinners

    Published: Nov 30, 2017 · Modified: Oct 16, 2020 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamed Spinach

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    Easy Keto chicken recipes using flavorful chicken thighs are one of my favorites. This one is on on a bed of creamy cheesy spinach.

    creamy lemon chicken thighs in a skillet

    Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

    These Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamed Spinach are cooked on the stove top so they are much quicker to make than my Baked Chicken Thighs.

    Unfortunately, these are not no mess...they splatter like crazy!  You will see my solution for that down below.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CHICKEN

    To start this Keto Chicken Recipe, you will need 5 or 6 bone in, skin on chicken thighs, a large skillet, some oil, and salt and pepper.  I like to get my chicken thighs from Butcherbox.

    Place the skillet on medium-high heat, add oil, and when the skillet is hot, add the seasoned chicken thighs skin side down.

     

    Keto chicken recipes“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

    Now is time for that splatter solution I talked about earlier!  Grease splattering all over the kitchen makes me stabby, so I bought a splatter guard (affiliate) from Amazon and it works great!  Mine is actually 11 inches but I wish it was bigger.  The one I just linked to is 13 inches.  It would really keep this keto chicken thigh recipe from splattering!

     

    Keto chicken

     

    When the keto chicken thighs are ready to flip, the skin will release from the bottom of the pan.  If you try to turn them too soon, they will stick.

     

    chicken thighs cooking in a skillet

     

    After the chicken thighs have been cooked on both sides, remove them from the pan and start on the creamed spinach!

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CREAMED SPINACH WITH CREAM CHEESE

    I added cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and chopped frozen spinach to the same pan that I cooked the chicken in.  No need to thaw the spinach before hand.

     

    frozen spinach added to a skillet

     

    After I stirred all of that together, I added mild Rotel to this keto creamed spinach.  It adds so much flavor!

     

    Creamed spinach with cream cheese

     

    Then I stirred it all together and added parmesan cheese!  I'm calling this creamed spinach, but its more like a spinach dip.  It's so good!

     

    Keto creamed spinach

     

    After all of that, I nestled my beautiful keto chicken thighs in the creamed spinach and dinner was ready!  Serve immediately so the crispy skin doesn't get soggy!

     

    keto chicken thighs in creamy spinach

    KETO CHICKEN RECIPES

    Some other fabulous keto chicken recipes are Garlic Parmesan Wings, One Pan Chicken and Veggies, and Tuscan Chicken using Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs.

    chicken thighs and creamy spinach in a skillet

    Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamed Cheese

    An easy dinner using flavorful chicken thighs on a bed of creamed spinach. A delicious one pan keto chicken recipe!
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 568

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
    • kosher salt and pepper
    • 5-6 Bone in, skin on chicken thighs
    • 1 8 ounce Package cream cheese
    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • ½ cup Sour cream
    • 1 12 ounce Package frozen chopped spinach
    • 1 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 can Mild Rotel
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    Equipment

    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.  Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.  Add the chicken thighs to the skillet skin side down, and cover with a splatter guard, if desired.
    • When the chicken skin is crispy and releases from the pan, flip them to the other side.  Let cook until an internal temperature thermometer reads 165F.  Remove from pan onto a plate and set aside.  Pour out any grease that is left in the pan.
    • In the same skillet over medium heat, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and stir to combine.  Add the spinach and stir until thawed.  Finally, add the Rotel and parmesan and stir until the parmesan is melted.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • You can add the chicken back to the skillet with the creamed spinach, or you can go ahead and serve the chicken on plates with a big spoonful of the creamy spinach.

    Jennifer's tips

    Nutrition for 1/10th of the sauce: 368 cal / 28.9g fat / 7.3 carbs / .8g fiber / 17.1g protein
    1. If you want to re-heat the chicken leftovers, add the chicken back to a skillet, skin side down to get the skin nice and crispy again.
    2. The creamy spinach (aka spinach dip) can be eaten as is, or served with low carb crackers or on low carb toast!
    Servings: 5

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 568

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto chicken thighs

    ⭐ Did you make these Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Spinach?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

     

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Jenny says

      May 24, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you for this recipe. It was delicious and so easy. I will definitely be making this again and again. I used fresh spinach so cooking was quick. Next time I think I will add bacon. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Tracie Weaver says

      December 28, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this. Let me just say it is amazing. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
      P.S. I used the meat from chicken legs and it worked out very well!!!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      June 15, 2021 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      This was amazing! I had read through the recipe briefly as I began to make it, then my laptop died and I had to finish but it still turned out great even though I forgot the mayo/sour cream mix! We used boneless skinless thighs and thought it was very easy to eat because of no bones to cut around. Will def be making this again!

      Reply
    4. Kasha says

      May 14, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Perfect recipe. My husband and I loved it. I added artichoke hearts and served it over cauliflower rice. This one is going on the Keto recipe book.

      Reply
    5. JoAnn says

      April 30, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      What is the brand of skillet you are using?

      Reply
    6. Sharon says

      November 19, 2018 at 11:23 am

      Can I use boneless skinless thighs instead. My husband prefers those to the bone in skin on kind?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 20, 2018 at 2:55 pm

        definitely!

        Reply
    7. Marry says

      October 11, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Iam going to try it today for my husband.it looks yummy.he is on keto diet.is this whole for 1 person who is on keto.or should we cut down the quantity.

      Reply
    8. Allie says

      September 23, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe with chicken. I’ve tried it with Salmon and it was amazing.
      I’m going to try this with shrimp tonight over zucchini noodles.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 24, 2018 at 10:31 am

        What a great idea to use salmon!

        Reply
        • Gina says

          March 02, 2019 at 8:08 am

          You are awesome! Thank you for sharing. I’m going to try this tonight . 🙂

    9. Aaron verner says

      May 17, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Can I use fresh spinach?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 18, 2018 at 11:26 am

        Yes! I have used fresh spinach before and it was just as good.

        Reply
    10. Nicole says

      May 13, 2018 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      We make this at LEAST monthly now. Usually 2-3 times a month! Also, I made just the “dip” and brought a veggie tray with it for a cookout. Total hit!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 14, 2018 at 8:42 am

        That's so great to hear!

        Reply
    11. Cryssy says

      May 12, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      4 stars
      Great recipe! I just tried it and it was good.

      Reply
    12. MWilkerson says

      January 16, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      I am making this recipe as I type & am so excited to try it. We have recently had to change our meals to low carb, as my husband was diagnosed with diabetes. We get in a rut, sometimes, trying to come up with meals so I so glad I ran across this one on Facebook. It’s smelling good! I will try to update after we eat. ????

      Reply
    13. Judith McArdle says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Made this with chicken tenders and without rotel. OMG!! We loved it.

      Reply
    14. Tara says

      December 19, 2017 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      There is no substitute for cooking chicken bone-in. My family loved, loved, loved this recipe. I couldn't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

      December 05, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious! Love that crispy chicken skin! I need to try making these dairy free!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 05, 2017 at 2:22 pm

        I bet that wouldn't be a problem...cashew cream with some nutritional yeast would be delicious!

        Reply
    16. Emily says

      December 05, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'm seriously drooling at this recipe, I've bookmarked this page to make it at the weekend!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 05, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        You will love it!

        Reply
    17. chris says

      December 05, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe how creamy and delicious this looks! Love the step by steps and video too! Thanks for much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 05, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks for the review, Chris!

        Reply
    18. Catherine says

      December 05, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Absolute comfort food....this is a perfect meal for these winter months. Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 05, 2017 at 1:53 pm

        Thank you so much for pinning!

        Reply
    19. Mindy Fewless says

      December 05, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good!! And I totally need that splatter guard!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 05, 2017 at 1:53 pm

        Yes! It is a must have!

        Reply

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