CHICKEN AND KALE IN CREAM SAUCE

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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!

Provided by Lee Lee

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 119.3 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 129.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g